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The Fairfield Road Planning Study is a unique opportunity to envision the future for Fairfield Road and how it serves the residents, businesses, and visitors in Lake County.

We all depend on safe, reliable transportation to get us to work and school, promote economic growth, and support the quality of life that makes our community a great place to live, work, and play. As Fairfield Road experiences more traffic now and in the future, the corridor will need to be modernized to keep people safe and traffic moving. That’s why we need to identify strategies to improve and modernize the corridor.

The overall goal of the study is to create an action plan to modernize the corridor and enhance the surrounding community. The study will assess transportation needs along with economic growth, equity, and quality of life to develop both short-term and long-term recommendations for the corridor. The study will also evaluate project costs and engineering feasibility for future projects.

We need your help to plan for the future of Fairfield Road. Provide feedback, share ideas, and ask questions through the website and at our community conversations.

The study will result in a variety of recommended improvements that will prioritize local connectivity, accessibility, and quality of life, ensuring our community remains an outstanding place to live, raise a family, and start or grow a business.

The study is all about active listening. In the coming months, we’ll gather your thoughts and feedback through conversations, public meetings, and online engagement. We’ll also work with community leaders and organizations to make sure that we’re hearing from an inclusive range of voices and prospectives.

Everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate in the study.

Your input is critical to the success of the study. We will use your ideas and feedback to determine the priorities and recommended improvements needed to modernize the corridor.

The study will recommend a variety of improvements to reduce crashes and ease congestion while positively contributing to the economic vitality and quality of life in the area. The study will balance short-term and long-term needs and will be informed by sound engineering and responsible financial management.

The study beings in Spring 2024 with data collection and analysis, public involvement, and stakeholder engagement. Possible alternatives will be identified during Fall 2024 with stakeholder engagement and public involvement continuing through Spring 2025. Alternatives to be carried forward will be identified in Spring 2025 and the study final report will be available in Summer 2025.