​Kane County Division of Transportation - Project Implementation Report

More on these projects can be found at the link below.: http://kdot.countyofkane.org/pages/projects/highway-projects.aspx

Monthly Report – December 2024

Construction Highlights

• Fabyan at Western Intersection Improvement: This project involved the total removal of the PCC wearing surface of the intersection and replacement with HMA. The project is substantially complete and open to traffic, with a few remaining items anticipated to be completed in the coming weeks, weather permitting. Completion of remaining items is expected by December 2024, weather permitting.
• 2024 Annual County Maintenance Contracts: These annual projects involve placing rejuvenator on roads resurfaced in 2023 to extend pavement life, a countywide crack sealing program, and a pavement restriping program at various locations throughout the County. These projects are substantially complete, and staff is working with contractors on final quantities, paperwork, and any punch-list work.

Design Highlights (construction letting dates dependent upon completion of land acquisition)

• Bunker Road Extension – Keslinger Road to LaFox Road: This project will extend Bunker Road from its current northern terminus at the LaFox Metra station to LaFox Road north of the LaFox Village District Center. It has been included in the County’s adopted long-range transportation plans since 2004 and was identified in the late 1990s as an improvement to reduce congestion and provide a better north/south connection in central Kane County. The extension incorporates the existing underpass of the UP RR tracks from the Metra West Line extension in 2006 and includes a roundabout at the intersection of Bunker and Keslinger Roads.
• Dauberman Road/Meredith Road Realignment: PE1 work is underway to determine the optimal realignment to connect Dauberman Road to Meredith Road. Several alignments south of Keslinger Road are currently being considered and refined.
• Fabyan Parkway from IL 31 to IL 25: A Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) study for the intersection of Fabyan and IL 31 was completed in summer 2023, resulting in a report with several feasible alternatives for further design consideration, as shown on the project website. PE I is underway to determine the optimal realignment of the intersection of Fabyan and IL 31. Improvements to the Fabyan Parkway over the Fox River Bridge and the Fabyan Parkway at IL 25 intersection will also be considered, along with bicycle/pedestrian accommodations.
• Fabyan Parkway at Settler’s Hill and Kingsland Drive: PE I is underway for this locally funded intersection and roadway improvement project along Fabyan Parkway. The project aims to improve traffic flow and safety at both intersections by widening Fabyan for auxiliary turn lanes and widening the side roads for channelization. ADA improvements will also be considered.
• Galligan Road from Binnie Road to Freeman Road: PE I is underway for this roadway and intersection improvement project to include capacity and safety improvements. The project will also include the installation of traditional traffic signals and/or roundabouts, as well as pavement widening for a bi-directional turn lane, culvert replacement, earthwork for a future multiuse path, and associated drainage improvements. ROW will be needed.
• Kirk Road over UP RR, Metra, and Tyler Creek: The existing 18-span bridge will be replaced with three single-span bridges over the Union Pacific Railroad, Reed Road, and White’s Creek. The remaining spans will be supported with retaining walls. PE II and ROW continue for this bridge replacement and roadway reconstruction, including lane additions along Kirk Road between Cherry Lane and IL 38.
• Longmeadow Parkway Bridge Corridor: New alignment and new bridge over the Fox River.
• Tree Growing Contract: Plan preparation is nearly complete, with construction letting targeted for 2025.
• Montgomery Road at Howell Place: PE I/II is underway for this locally funded intersection improvement project. Improvements to this three-legged intersection will include a temporary traffic signal and potential reconfiguration of the commercial entrance to the south. Widening and potential roadway reconstruction are also part of the project.
• Plank Road from Romke Road to Brier Hill Road: PE II is underway for this federally funded safety improvement project, which will provide shoulder widening, installation of centerline and shoulder rumble strips, recessed reflective pavement markers, and ditch grading.
• Plank Road from West County Line Road to Engel Road: PE I is underway for this federally funded safety improvement project, similar to the previous one, to provide shoulder widening, rumble strips, reflective markers, and ditch grading.
• Randall Road at IL 72 Intersection Reconstruction: PE II is underway to improve intersection capacity, pedestrian movements, and safety. Proposed improvements include widening to incorporate a third through lane, lengthening auxiliary lanes, traffic signal modernization, and roadway resurfacing. Pedestrian accommodations will include a 10-ft paved multi-use path. Targeted for a spring 2025 IDOT letting.
• Randall Road at Big Timber Road Intersection Reconstruction: PE II is underway to improve intersection capacity, pedestrian movements, and safety. Proposed improvements will include widening, re-alignment of Big Timber Rd, and traffic signal modernization.
• Randall Road at US 20 Interchange Improvements: A PEL study was completed in spring 2022 for the interchange and its surrounding intersections. PE I has started.
• Randall Road over I-90 Interchange: A PEL study was completed in fall 2021 for Randall Road between Big Timber Road and IL 72. PE I is underway with five alternatives being examined.
• Randall Road at Hopps Road and over CN RR: PE II and ROW acquisition are underway for this reconstruction and grade-separated crossing.
• Randall Road Multi-Modal Improvements: PE I is underway for improvements along 9.4 miles of Randall Road, including off-road shared-use paths, sidewalks, and pedestrian structures.
• Randall Road at Highland Avenue: PE I is underway to reconstruct Randall Road from Foothill Road to Fletcher Drive, including intersection improvements and the potential for a separate off-road bike path.
• Tyrrell Road from Raymond Road to Mason Road: PE I is underway to provide modernization, safety, capacity improvements, and multi-modal accommodations.
• Various Engineering Projects: There are dozens of active projects in various stages of engineering, land acquisition, or construction. For more information on specific projects, visit http://kdot.countyofkane.org/pages/projects/highway-projects.aspx.