A section of Willow Road in Prospect Heights is closed to traffic. Larry Shapiro photo
Hillcrest Drive at Willow Road in Prospect Heights. Larry Shapiro photo
Closing the Army Corp of Engineers flood gates on Milwaukee Avenue at Palatine Road. Larry Shapiro photo
The flood relief gates are locked into place across Milwaukee Avenue. Larry Shapiro photo
When the bottom plates on the gates were lowered, they create a seal along the pavement. Larry Shapiro photo
Pump setup to remove water from a housing complex along River Road. Larry Shapiro photo
Stacking jersey barriers to create a barrier along a flooded section of River Road in Mount Prospect. Larry Shapiro photo
The jersey barriers are wrapped with Visqueen and weighted down with sand bags. Larry Shapiro photo
Crews build a temporary levee along River Road in Mount Prospect. Larry Shapiro photo
Apple Drive and Plaza Drive in Prospect Heights. Larry Shapiro photo
Twin Lakes golf course in Palatine along Route 53. Larry Shapiro photo
More images showing the jersey barrier levee construction and the flood gate deployment can be viewed HERE.
The Army Corps of Engineers has several projects aimed at managing the Des Plaines River. Here's a look at their current initiatives:
- Phase I
Authority: Water Resources Development Act 1999 (Public Law 106-53)
Project Description: The Des Plaines River has a long history of flooding, causing significant economic losses. The worst flood on record was in September 1986, which led to $35 million in damages to 10,000 homes and 263 businesses, and forced over 15,000 residents to evacuate. The project includes six structural elements: two levees, two reservoir expansions, one lateral storage area, and one dam modification. It also includes a flood warning system.
Costs:
| Total Project Cost: | $103,000,000 |
| Federal Cost: | $67,000,000 |
| Non-Federal Cost: | $36,000,000 |
Current Status: Levee 37 is largely complete, but the 600-foot gap remains open until the compensatory storage facility at Heritage Park is finished, expected by late 2013 or early 2014. Plans for the Gaps and Closures contract are underway, along with plans for Van Patten Woods and Big Bend Lake expansion. Coordination with local landowners is ongoing.
- Phase II
Authority: Water Resources Development Act 1999, Section 419
Project Description: This study expands the focus from the mainstem of the Des Plaines River to include the entire Upper Des Plaines watershed, covering 15 tributaries in Illinois and Wisconsin. It aims to reduce flooding, improve ecosystems, and enhance water quality and recreation. Recent floods in 2004, 2007, 2008, and 2008 have prompted this expanded approach.
Costs:
| Total Project Cost: | $12,944,000 |
| Federal Cost: | $6,713,000 |
| Non-Federal Cost: | $6,231,000 |
Current Status: An updated version of the Alternative Formulation Briefing Document was submitted for review on December 14, 2012. It’s now expected to be released soon, following final reviews. Please check back for updates on the feasibility study.
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