Traffic Alert / Montgomery Road at Virgil Gilman Trail Closure

Kane County Division of Transportation Media Release 8/24/2023 7:00AM

Construction is scheduled to begin the week of August 28th, for the Montgomery Road at Virgil Gilman Trail improvements located in Montgomery, Illinois. Improvements include installation of new rectangular rapid-flashing beacons with pedestrian push buttons and realigning the trail crossing to a 90-degree angle. Other improvements include a relocated parking lot, curb installation, advance pavement markings, new signage and landscape restoration. The anticipated completion date for the project is September 30, 2023, weather permitting.

The above mentioned road will remain open during construction, however trail crossing improvements shall cause the Virgil Gilman Trail to be closed between Jackson Street and South Union Street. Pedestrians should avoid this area during construction. Work hours will be primarily Monday through Saturday from 7:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Motorists should expect delays while traveling through the work areas and should add additional time to their commutes.

Visit the KDOT Traffic Advisories webpage for more information on

road closures, detours, and active KDOT projects.

Motorists should expect delays while traveling through the work areas, consider alternate routes and expect additional commute time. Motorists are asked to reduce their speed, watch for construction workers and vehicles entering and leaving the site and obey flaggers and traffic control devices. It is illegal to talk or text on a cell phone while driving.

Kane County Division of Transportation

41W011 Burlington Road, St. Charles, IL 60175 | (630) 584-1170

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