Village of Barrington Hosts Groundbreaking on U.S. Rt. 14 Underpass Project

April 23, 2025

Village President Karen Darch, Barrington elected officials, and staff welcomed local, county, state and federal leaders today to break ground on the U.S. Route 14 Underpass Project, commemorating the official start of construction near the Canadian National Railway tracks.

This infrastructure project will make it “safer, faster and easier to get around the Village—for drivers, cyclists, pedestrians and emergency responders alike,” according to a Village of Barrington Instagram post.

Why this project matters, according to the Village:
✅ Eliminates long delays at one of the region’s busiest at grade rail crossings
✅ Improves safety for all modes of travel
✅ Ensures a consistent and dependable access route to Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital

The groundbreaking event brought together @senatordarbyhills, Cook County @commissionerkmorrison and many other community leaders, engineers and project partners—like Erin Aleman (Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning), Issam Rayyan (@idotimages Illinois Department of Transportation) and Jose Rios (IDOT).

To stay informed as this work continues, please visit the project website at us14underpass.com and sign up for updates.