JOHNSBURG – As construction ramps up on the Johnsburg Road project, drivers can expect some slight delays as trucks move in and out of the work zone, the engineering firm said in a release.

Eastbound traffic on Johnsburg Road has been rerouted along Route 31 to Route 120 to Chapel Hill Road, but westbound traffic will continue to travel along Johnsburg Road between Chapel Hill Road and Cherokee Drive.

A map showing the detour route is available at the project website, johnsburgroad.com.

Next week, contractor PirTano Construction Company will begin installing storm sewer at the Spring Grove Road intersection, heading east toward the downtown area, the release said. Crews will also begin cutting down the hill west of Riverside Drive to its new height.

The plan is to widen the road to three lanes – one in each direction and a center lane for turning. Traffic signals will be installed at Riverside Drive and Spring Grove Road.

The second phase will include installation of a roundabout where Johnsburg Road, St. Johns Avenue and Chapel Hill Road meet.

Get more construction news and updates at nwherald.com/projects/construction.

JOHNSBURG – Eastbound traffic on Johnsburg Road will be diverted starting Tuesday, weather permitting, according to a news release.

Westbound traffic will continue to travel along Johnsburg Road between Chapel Hill Road and Cherokee Drive, but eastbound traffic will be rerouted along Route 31 to Route 120 to Chapel Hill Road.

A map showing the detour route is available at the project website, johnsburgroad.com.

The plan is to widen the road to three lanes – one in each direction and a center lane for turning. Traffic signals will be installed at Riverside Drive and Spring Grove Road.

The second phase will include installation of a roundabout where Johnsburg Road, St. Johns Avenue and Chapel Hill Road meet.

Get more construction news and updates at nwherald.com/projects/construction.

JOHNSBURG – Work on Fairview Avenue and Johnsburg Road project will start next week, according to news releases.

The grinding down of Fairview Avenue between Chapel Hill Road and about 150 feet north of Johnsburg Road had been expected to begin this week has been pushed back to Tuesday due to rain in the forecast. The paving will follow on Thursday or Friday, depending on weather.

Electronic message boards were placed around the Johnsburg Road project Wednesday ahead of working starting on the project next week.

The contractor, Pirtano Construction Company, will begin widening the westbound lane to accommodate an eastbound detour.

For more information about the Johnsburg Road project and to sign up for alerts, go to johnsburgroad.com.

JOHNSBURG – The village of Johnsburg issued some reminders as residents begin to clean up following the flooding that swept the area:

Building permits are not required for the removal of damaged carpeting or dry wall, but are required for the replacing electrical wiring, plumping, roofs and siding as well as site grading. Fees can be waived. Permit applications are available on the village website, johnsburg.org, under the "Resident Handbook" tab at the top of the page.

Be careful if your water well cap is submerged because your water could be contaminated. Water can be tested through McHenry Township. Pick up sampling bottles at their office, 3703 N. Richmond Road, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

For the owners of damaged homes or business, they can request a reassessment of their property's value for the tax bill sent out in 2014. Contact the McHenry Township A ssessor office at 815 - 385 - 0175 for more information.

The entire list of advise is available at the village website, johnsburg.org.

JOHNSBURG – As residents cope with increased flooding along the Fox River, sand and bags have been made available at a second location in Johnsburg.

The sand and bags are located behind 7 Day Market, 3312 Chapel Hill Road, as well as at the Johnsburg Village Hall, 1515 Channel Beach Ave. The bags are at the front door and sand is located at the end of the adjacent parking lot next to Sunnyside Park.

For more information, contact Village Hall at 815-385-6023.