Peter Baker and Son Co., an asphalt paving business with more than a century of roadwork in Illinois to its credit, has been named the contractor for Lake Bluff’s 2016 road resurfacing program.
Lake Bluff’s village board awarded a contract with the firm in the amount of $410,000 with the expectation of work beginning later in the spring. The agreement was executed on March 14.
Roads slated for improvement include Environ Circle, Eva Terrace, Trowbridge Circle, Greenwhich Court and Park Place.
Additionally, portions of seven streets are planned for repaving: Pine Court (from Hancock Avenue to W. Washington Avenue), Hancock Avenue (from Garfield Avenue to Lincoln Avenue), Oak Avenue (from E. Washington Avenue to E. Blodgett Avenue), Glen Avenue (from E. Sheridan Place to Sylvan Road), Oak Terrace (from E. Sheridan Road to Ravine Forest Drive), Simpson Avenue (from Ravine Avenue to E. Prospect Avenue), E. Prospect Avenue (from Glenn Avenue to Maple Avenue) and Lincoln Avenue (from Park Lane to W. Sheridan Place).
With asphalt production facilities located in Lake Bluff, Lakemoor and Marengo, Peter Baker and Son services the northeastern area of Illinois. The company has previously done work for several Lake County jurisdictions.