Alicia Dodd had a pre-construction meeting for the Gilmer/Midlothian widening that is finally happening! It was bid out and some preliminary work will be started this fall. This fall, utility locations will be modified, storm sewer will be added along Gilmer/S Sylvan, and a temporary entrance will be created at South Sylvan. South Sylvan/Gilmer will be closed for approx. two weeks this fall, and Midlothian/South Sylvan will be closed for three weeks next summer. Some tree removal in right of way will likely start this fall.
Lake County will have a website and an email list to keep residents informed. They will send out postcards with website info.
https://improvegilmermidlothian.com/
The Gilmer/Midlothian intersection will remain open during the project. South Sylvan reconstruction is planned for Phase 6 of the project, which likely means next summer.