We keep saying that the Kane County Division of Transportation construction updates should be about done for the season, but then comes more news and updates.

Here’s a quick look at what’s going on in December and what’s on the plate as 2018 nears.

Longmeadow Parkway (West of Randall Road to East of White Chapel Road)

Crews pave the multi-use path and pour sidewalks at intersection roadways along Longmeadow Parkway, part of the Randall Road to Karen Drive Project. (CREDIT: KDOT)

All of the new concrete pavement and Hot Mix Asphalt binder course has been completed on Longmeadow Parkway and Randall Road for the Longmeadow Parkway from west of Randall Road to east of White Chapel Road project.

Striping

Crews stripe the new lanes on Randall Road and Longmeadow Parkway as the project nears substantial completion for 2017. (CREDIT: KDOT)

Surface and striping has been placed on Sleepy Hollow Road and the contractor is currently working on installing temporary traffic signals at Sleepy Hollow and Randall Roads.

KDOT anticipates Longmeadow Parkway roadway will be open to traffic from Huntley/Boyer Road to east of Randall Road and the temporary traffic signals running at Randall Road and at Sleepy Hollow Road by midday today (Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017).

Traffic Signals

Crews work on signal foundations, temporary signal pole installation and an erosion control blanket for the Longmeadow Parkway project. (CREDIT: KDOT)

Permanent traffic signals and crosswalks at Barrett and White Chapel are anticipated to be installed in early 2018, once all of the materials have been fabricated and shipped to the site. Remaining work for 2018 consists of surface course on Randall Road, completion of the retaining wall at Sleepy Hollow Road and landscaping.

What Else Is KDOT Working On?

Here is the status of county highway improvement projects that were recently awarded a construction contract or are still are in the design phase, and require right-of-way acquisition and/or additional funding before moving to construction:

• Longmeadow Parkway Bridge Corridor Section B-2 from White Chapel Lane to east of IL 31 – This construction contract was recently awarded by IDOT. Construction will begin early next year with completion anticipated for fall 2019.
• Longmeadow Parkway Bridge Corridor Section D from east of IL 25 to IL 62 and along IL 62 – This construction contract was recently awarded by IDOT. Construction will begin early next year with completion anticipated for summer 2019.
• Longmeadow Parkway Bridge Corridor Section C from east of IL 31 to east of IL 25 and the new Fox River Bridge – Phase II Engineering, toll bridge studies and right-of-way acquisition continue (five parcels remain). Section C will go to construction upon the completion of right-of-way acquisition and the toll bridge studies.
• Bliss Road/Fabyan Parkway/Main Street Road – Phase I Engineering is ongoing.
• Bunker Road Extension Keslinger Road to LaFox Road – Phase II Engineering and right-of-way acquisition are ongoing.
• Dauberman Road Extension Granart Road to U.S. 30 — Phase I Engineering is ongoing.
• Fabyan Parkway at Kirk Road – Phase II Engineering and right-of-way acquisition are ongoing.
• Huntley Road at Galligan Road – Phase II Engineering and right-of-way acquisition are ongoing.
• Kirk Road over Union Pacific Railroad, Metra and Tyler Creek – Phase I Engineering is ongoing.
• Main Street Road over Blackberry Creek and at IL 47 – IDOT is the lead agency for the ongoing Phase II Engineering and right-of-way acquisition.
• Randall Road at Weld Road/U.S. 20 – Phase I Engineering is nearly complete.
• Randall Road from Huntley Road to Big Timber Road Adaptive Signal Control – Phase II Engineering is ongoing.
• Stearns Road Stage 5A at Randall Road/McDonald Road – Phase II Engineering and right-of-way acquisition are ongoing.
• Various Engineering Projects – There are more than 60 active projects in various stages of completion.

For all Kane County traffic advisories, visit the Traffic Alerts Page of the KDOT website.

Work Zone Safety Alert

Drivers in this project area should be prepared to reduce their speed, exercise caution, watch for construction workers and construction vehicles entering or leaving the site, and obey flaggers and other traffic control devices within the work zone.

Drivers should expect delays and may want to add additional time to their commutes and consider the use of alternate routes while this work is completed.

Kane County reminds drivers that is illegal to talk on a cell phone or text while driving through a highway construction work zone. The minimum penalty for spe­eding in a work zone is $375.

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