Oakton Street Project


Thank you for visiting the Oakton Street project webpage. The project is on target for construction to begin fall 2026. Please check this webpage for the latest updates on the construction status.

LATEST INFORMATION

Sep. 4, 2026 - The project is currently in the procurement process. Work is anticipated to begin in October 2026 with completion expected in 2027.

PROJECT OVERVIEW

DoTH is proposing modifications to Oakton Street in the Village of Skokie. This 1.8-mile corridor located between the intersections of Skokie Boulevard and McCormick Boulevard provides access to vital institutions in Skokie, including schools, parks, recreation centers and numerous businesses.

The proposed changes include modifying the existing lane configurations on Oakton Street to provide one travel lane in each direction, a center left turn lane, on-street bike lanes, on-street parking along much of the corridor and spot changes such as curb extensions and pedestrian refuge islands. This project will also include roadway resurfacing, updated pavement markings signage, improvements to Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) bus stops, bus shelters, bike racks and trash receptacles. As part of the project, two Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB) will be installed at Oakton Street/Tripp Avenue and Oakton Street/East Prairie Road intersections.

This multi-modal corridor project aims to improve safety and access for all users, including pedestrians, people biking, bus passengers and drivers.

Oakton Street Project location map
Oakton Street Project location map legend

KEY COUNTY GOALS FROM THE LONG-RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN

  • Prioritize transit and other transportation alternatives
  • Maintain and modernize what already exists 
  • Promote equal access to opportunities

TIMELINE

Oakton Street Improvements Project Timeline

PUBLIC MEETING MATERIALS

Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways, in partnership with the Village of Skokie, held a public information meeting on Oct. 10, 2024, to present design concepts, answer questions and solicit feedback. Materials presented at the meeting and a recap of the meeting are provided below.

Public information meeting materials are available to view here:

Oakton Public Information Meeting Exhibits Boards

Oakton Public Information Meeting Fact Sheet

Oakton Public Information Meeting Roll Map

Oakton Street-Newsletter - July 2025

PROJECT PHOTOS

Residents look at maps at the Oct. 10, 2024, public meeting
A resident looks at the proposed roadway configuration at the Oct. 10, 2024, public meeting.

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