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Cumberland Circle (IL Rte. 58 at Wolf Rd) Roundabout Redesign

Des Plaines, IL · 2018–2021

Client
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) District 1
Owner
IDOT District 1
Location
Des Plaines, IL
Year
2018–2021
Cumberland Circle (IL Rte. 58 at Wolf Rd) Roundabout Redesign — Des Plaines, IL

Project Overview

Description

HBM designed the first modern 5-legged roundabout within Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) District 1. The project addressed a critical intersection where Illinois Route 58 and Wolf Road meet, revolutionizing traffic management and safety in a complex residential, commercial, and transit-adjacent context.

HBM's Scope

Scope of Work

  • Roundabout Redesign (5 legs)
  • Roadway Design
  • Intersection Design Studies
  • Drainage Design
  • Maintenance of Traffic
  • Utilities Coordination
  • Lighting Design
  • Landscape Design
  • Geotechnical Analysis

Highlights

Project Highlights

  • Five legs: SW Illinois Route 58 Golf Road, State Street (West), Wolf Road (North), East Illinois Route 58 Golf Road, and Broadway Street (South)
  • All five legs engineered to accommodate residential traffic, buses, and trucks
  • Located adjacent to residential neighborhoods, a church, school, parks, commercial establishments, and the Cumberland Station METRA stop

Recognition

Awards

  • ACEC-IL Engineering Excellence Award 2024 – Special Achievement Award, Transportation

Services Provided

Phase I/II Design Services — Lead Designer

Primary Discipline

Transportation Engineering

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