Overview
The Rohrssen Road Bridge over Poplar Creek, originally built in 1958, has reached the end of its service life. Hanover Township, in partnership with Cook County, is advancing a full replacement to improve safety, meet modern standards, and reduce flood risk.
Key Highlights
Replacing 65-year-old bridge
Safer, wider design
Forest Preserve improvements
Improved drainage & flood resilience
Our Goals 🎯
1. Replace the aging bridge structure and restore full safety and functionality
2. Meet current IDOT (Illinois Department of Transportation) design and safety standards.
3. Reduce flood risk and improve water flow under the bridge.
Thank You for Joining the Discussion
Thank you to everyone who attended the Public Information Meeting held on June 23, 2026, at the Hanover Township Senior Center in Bartlett. We appreciate the time, questions, and feedback shared by residents, stakeholders, and community members throughout the engagement process.
If you were unable to attend, the meeting materials, presentation boards, and supporting project information are available below for review. We encourage you to explore the materials to learn more about the proposed bridge improvements, project timeline, anticipated construction impacts, and studies completed to date.
Project materials and engagement boards can be viewed on the Get Involved page.