Highway Commissioner

Road District Services

The Highway Department maintains Township roads and right-of-ways for unincorporated Libertyville Township. Some of the services we provide:

• Winter snow and ice control
• Resurfacing roads
• Repairing potholes
• Constructing and maintaining drainage, storm sewers, and culverts
• Right-of-way mowing
• Shoulder graveling
• Bridge repair
• Tree trimming
• Spring clean-up
• Road striping
• Crack sealing
• Right-of-way permits

Annual Road District Reports

2021 Annual Road District Report Presentation

2020 Annual Road District Report Presentation

Current Road District Projects

OAK SPRING ROAD BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT

With a start date of July 8, 2024, the Libertyville Township Road District will begin removing and reconstructing the Oak Spring Road Bridge with pavement reconstruction on the east and west approaches. The new structure will provide a single 12-foot travel lane in each direction plus a 3-foot shoulder and an 8-foot pathway on both sides of the traveled way. This project will be largely funded through a federal infrastructure improvement grant. The anticipated completion date for this project is August 27, 2025.

Due to the size and nature of a bridge replacement project, Oak Spring Road will be CLOSED starting Monday July 8^th, for the duration of construction, from the Des Plaines River Trail to the west and the private driveway at 15463 Oak Spring Road to the east. Local traffic only will be permitted from Appley Avenue/2^nd Street to the full closure, and from St. Mary's Road to the full closure. It is anticipated the Lake Minear parking, Des Plaines River Trail path, and all residential driveways and side streets will be accessible throughout the construction duration, however, the Lake County Forest Preserve District Canoe Launch parking lot will be closed. 

Here is a link to the project website.

Please find attached a location map and detour exhibit.

For questions and/or additional information, please contact Dave Marquardt, Gewalt Hamilton & Associates, Inc., at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 847.821.6263 or Marty Neal, Highway Commissioner, at 847.362.3350 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

• OAK SPRING ROAD BRIDGE IMPROVEMENTS PHASE 1 STUDY - Q & A (PDF)
• OAK SPRING ROAD EXHIBITS (PDF)
• ROCKLAND ROAD BRIDGE IMPROVEMENT PUBLIC MEETING LETTER (PDF)
• FIVE YEAR ROAD PROGRAM 2023-2028 (PDF) 

Designated Truck Route System/Weight Control

• Ordinance 2015-2

Permit Forms

• Township Right of Way Permit Application
• Special Movement Application/Permit

Right of Way Permits

To ensure the quality of work and to protect township residents from liability for damage to township property, a Libertyville Township Highway Department Right of Way permit is needed for any construction in the unincorporated area that might affect the public right of way. The township may require a cash or surety bond from the homeowner prior to issuance of the permit. This permit may be in addition to a permit required by Lake County Planning, Building & Development Department.

Types of projects:

Driveway repaving, culvert replacement, new home construction, new garage, fence installation, septic replacement, well drilling and swimming pool construction.

Permits can be submitted either by email to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

fax 847.816.0861, or mail to 343 Merrill Court, Libertyville IL 60048.

If you have any questions regarding a permit, please call the Highway Department at 847-362-3350.