Northern Builders Development Brings Changes to Laraway and Gougar Roads in New Lenox
Will County Board Meeting | January 15, 2026
Article Summary: The Will County Board approved access permits for a new development by Northern Builders at the intersection of Laraway Road and Gougar Road, which includes provisions for a future road extension to be dedicated to the Village of New Lenox.
New Lenox Development Key Points:
-
Project Location: The development is located at the southwest corner of Gougar Road and Laraway Road (County Highway 74).
-
Access Granted: The board authorized two access points: one full access approximately 1,275 feet west of the intersection and one right-in/right-out access on the south side of the intersection.
-
Village Dedication: Future work to extend Gougar Road south into the development will eventually be dedicated to the Village of New Lenox.
-
Project Scope: Preliminary site plans indicate a new “Office/Warehouse” facility spanning approximately 912,640 square feet on the site.
The Will County Board on Thursday passed a resolution granting ingress and egress access to Laraway Road for a new development project by Northern Builders, Inc., located in New Lenox.
The development is situated at the southwest corner of the intersection of Laraway Road and Gougar Road. The board’s approval allows for two specific curb cuts. “Access/Curb Cut A” will be a major access point located roughly 1,090 to 1,275 feet west of the intersection. “Access/Curb Cut B” is located directly south of the existing Gougar Road intersection.
According to the request letter submitted by Northern Builders Vice President Matthias Trizna, the second access point is intended for “future Gougar Road extension work that will be needed by the developer for future access to their proposed development.” The letter explicitly notes that any Gougar Road extension work will be permitted through and, upon completion, dedicated to the Village of New Lenox.
The preliminary site plans attached to the agenda depict a massive 912,640-square-foot office and warehouse facility on the site, which sits within County Board District 2.
Mostly Sunny
Latest News Stories
State Legislative Session Update: Transit, Energy Bills Stall Despite Democratic Control
Will County’s Major Capital Projects Hit Key Milestones, VAC Buildout on “Aggressive Schedule”
County Board Approves 2026-2031 Transportation Plan Despite Project Opposition
Contentious I-3 Rezoning for DuPage Township Storage Yard Narrowly Advances
Manhattan modernizes investment policies, check-signing procedures
Will County Legislative Committee July 1 Meeting Briefs
County Moves Forward with $200.8 Million Bond Refinancing Plan
Access Will County Dial-a-Ride Program Sees Record Growth, Eyes Expansion
Will County to Launch New Public Meeting Agenda System in August Amidst Data Conversion Concerns
Green Garden Township Poised for First Major Subdivision in Years After Rezoning
Village approves street lighting, water line extensions
County RNG Facility Shows Strong Performance Despite Solar Challenges