Kane County Division of Transportation

05/27/2026

🚧 Annual County Resurfacing Program Scheduled to Begin June 1st 🚧

Construction for the Annual County Resurfacing Program is scheduled to begin the week of Monday, June 1st, weather permitting. Work hours will generally be from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday.

The resurfacing program is part of the Kane County Division of Transportation’s annual maintenance efforts to preserve and extend the life of County roadways. Construction activities will include milling and resurfacing, structure adjustments, curb and gutter replacement in select locations, and pavement marking installation.

During construction, temporary daily lane closures will be required, and flaggers will be present as needed to direct traffic safely through the work zones. The project is anticipated to take approximately six months to complete, weather permitting.

The following roadway segments are included in this year’s resurfacing program:

• Beith Road — North of the Thatcher/Beith bridge deck to IL Route 47
• Big Timber Road — IL Route 72 to approximately 1,700 feet northwest of Randall Road
• Hughes Road — IL Route 47 to Fabyan Parkway
• Randall Road — Approximately 260 feet north of Keslinger Road to IL Route 38
• Meredith Road — McNulty Road to I.C. Trail
• Main Street Road — Harter Road to approximately 750 feet west of IL Route 47
• Main Street — County Line Road to Root Lane
• LaFox Road — Bunker Road intersection to IL Route 64

Please note that the order listed above does not represent the sequence in which the roads will be resurfaced and is subject to change.

All listed roads will remain open during construction; however, motorists should expect temporary lane closures and delays, particularly during work hours between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Drivers are encouraged to allow additional travel time and consider alternate routes when traveling through work zones.

Media Contact
Dave Sitko
Construction Manager Engineer
📞 (630) 444-3149
✉️ [email protected]

For all Kane County Traffic Advisories, visit:
https://kdot.kanecountyil.gov/Pages/Traffic-Alerts.aspx

05/22/2026

05/21/2026

🚧 Keslinger Road Closure Scheduled for June 1st 🚧

Keslinger Road will be closed between La Fox Road and Harley Road beginning the week of June 1st, weather permitting, to facilitate construction of a new roundabout at the intersection of Bunker Road and Keslinger Road.

The project includes full removal of the existing roadway and construction of a new concrete roundabout, storm sewer system, and roadway lighting. Due to the use of large, heavy equipment throughout the work zone, a full road closure will be required.

A posted detour route utilizing Peck Road, IL Route 38, IL Route 47, and Hughes Road will direct traffic safely around the construction zone.

Access to the train station from the north will be maintained during construction via the newly constructed Bunker Road connection at La Fox Road. Commuters traveling to the train station are encouraged to allow additional travel time during construction.

This work is anticipated to be completed by November 2026, weather permitting.

Media Contact
Ken Mielke - Assistant Chief of Construction
📞 (630) 406-7172
✉️ [email protected]

For all Kane County Traffic Advisories, visit:
https://kdot.kanecountyil.gov/Pages/Traffic-Alerts.aspx

05/20/2026

🚧 Kirk Road at Union Pacific Railroad Crossing (St. Charles, IL) Road Closures by Union Pacific Railroad 🚧

Beginning Tuesday, May 26, the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) will begin roadway closures at the Kirk Road railroad crossing located approximately 0.65 mile south of IL Route 64 (Main Street) in the City of St. Charles.

These road closures by the Union Pacific Railroad are necessary to allow the railroad crossing to be safely removed and replaced with pavement, improving the riding surface for motorists traveling through the area.

The road closures will be staged so that only one direction of Kirk Road will be closed at a time.

• Northbound Kirk Road lanes are scheduled to close beginning at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26, and are expected to reopen by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 29, weather permitting.

• Southbound Kirk Road lanes are scheduled to close beginning at 7:00 a.m. on Monday, June 1, and are expected to reopen by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 5, weather permitting.

The posted detour route for both closures will utilize IL Route 38 (Roosevelt Road), IL Route 59, and IL Route 64 (Main Street) to direct traffic safely around the construction area (see attached map).

Motorists should be prepared to reduce speed, exercise caution, and obey all posted traffic control devices while traveling through the area.

Media Contact
Kurt Nika
Asst. Director - Permitting, Traffic Ops & Programming
📞 (630) 584-1171
✉️ [email protected]

For all Kane County Traffic Advisories, visit:
https://kdot.kanecountyil.gov/Pages/Traffic-Alerts.aspx

05/07/2026

📢 Fabyan Parkway from IL Route 31 to IL Route 25 Public Information Meeting 📢

The Kane County Division of Transportation (KDOT) invites residents and interested stakeholders to attend a public information meeting regarding future transportation infrastructure improvements along Fabyan Parkway between IL Route 25 and IL Route 31.

📅 Date: May 20, 2026
🕠 Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
📍 Location:
Covenant Living at the Holmstad
Commons Building Auditorium
700 West Fabyan Parkway
Batavia, IL 60510

The meeting will be conducted in an open house format, and attendees may arrive at any time during the meeting hours. Project exhibits will be available for viewing, and members of the project team will be present to answer questions and discuss the proposed improvements.

This meeting is accessible to individuals with disabilities. Requests for accommodations should be directed to Jack Melhuish at (815) 759-8342 or [email protected] by May 15, 2026.

Comments and questions regarding the project may be submitted to:

Kane County Division of Transportation
Attn: Colleen C. Jaltuch, P.E., LEED AP, RSP1
41W011 Burlington Road
St. Charles, IL 60175

📧 [email protected]

All correspondence regarding this project should be submitted no later than June 26, 2026.

04/30/2026

The Kane County Division of Transportation is pleased to announce the promotion of Candi Thomas to Chief of Design. 👏

Candi has been with KDOT since 2015, serving as a Project Manager and most recently as a Senior Project Manager. With more than 25 years of experience in transportation infrastructure engineering, she has made a significant impact across the county.

Under her leadership, KDOT’s pavement preservation program has improved average countywide pavement condition ratings from a grade C to an A. She has also managed several major projects, including the Dauberman Road Extension (constructed in 2024), the Randall Road & IL Route 72 intersection improvements currently under construction, and the Randall Road & Big Timber intersection improvements scheduled for letting later this year.

In addition, Candi has led key engineering studies such as the Tyrell Road Corridor (Raymond to Mason) and the French to Harmony Corridor Extension, along with numerous other projects and task orders.

Congratulations to Candi on this well-deserved promotion as she continues to help lead KDOT’s projects into the future.

04/23/2026

🚧 Randall Road at IL Route 72 Lane Closures 🚧

Lane closures on Randall Road south of IL Route 72, near the Carrington Drive intersection, are scheduled to begin the week of April 27 and continue through approximately May 27, weather permitting. These closures are necessary to provide safe access for roadway widening construction activities.

The work will occur in stages. The outside northbound lane of Randall Road near Carrington Drive will be closed for approximately one week. Following this, southbound lane closures will be implemented, reducing traffic to one lane in each direction for an additional two to three weeks.

In addition, intermittent daytime lane closures may occur between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. During these times, flaggers may be present to help direct traffic safely through the work zone.

The overall project is expected to be completed by December 2026, weather permitting.

Media Contact
Ken Mielke
Assistant Chief of Construction
📞 (630) 406-7172
✉️ [email protected]

For all Kane County Traffic Advisories, visit:
https://kdot.kanecountyil.gov/Pages/Traffic-Alerts.aspx

04/20/2026

🚧 Hopps Road Closure Scheduled April 22 🚧

Hopps Road, immediately west of Randall Road, will be closed on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, to facilitate a culvert replacement under the roadway.

The work will include complete removal and replacement of the existing culvert. A posted detour utilizing Nolan Road, Bowes Road, and Randall Road will direct traffic around the construction zone. Local access to residences near the Randall Road/Hopps Road intersection, as well as motorists traveling on Hopps Road west of Randall Road, will be required to follow the posted detour.

This work is anticipated to be completed in one day.

Media Contact
Kurt Nika — Assistant Director, Permitting, Traffic Operations & Programming
📞 630-584-1171
✉️ [email protected]

For all Kane County Traffic Advisories, visit:
https://kdot.kanecountyil.gov/Pages/Traffic-Alerts.aspx

04/09/2026

The Kane County Division of Transportation is pleased to announce the promotion of Jennifer O’Connell to Assistant Director of Transportation – Project Implementation/Assistant County Engineer.

Since joining KDOT in 2014 as a Project Manager and most recently serving as Chief of Design, Jen has played a key role in delivering several major infrastructure projects. She led the design phase for the realignments of Bliss Road, Main Street, and Fabyan Parkway, and is currently overseeing the Kirk Road bridge reconstruction over the Union Pacific Railroad, as well as the Randall Road and Hopps Road intersection realignment and grade separation.

Congratulations to Jen on this well-deserved promotion as she continues to help lead KDOT’s projects into the future.

04/08/2026

🚧 Kane County Bridge Inspections Scheduled for the Week of April 13th 🚧

Weather permitting, bridge inspections will be conducted on the following structures during the week of April 13 through April 17. Shoulders and outside lanes may be closed between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to allow inspectors access.

Monday, April 13 — Randall Road over Metra Railroad, Union Pacific Railroad, and Tyler Creek, Elgin Township

Tuesday, April 14 — Randall Road over Union Pacific Railroad (south of Keslinger Road), Geneva Township

Wednesday, April 15 — Keslinger/Peck Road over Union Pacific Railroad, Geneva Township

Thursday, April 16 — Kirk Road over Union Pacific Railroad, Geneva Township

Friday, April 17 — Randall Road over Ferson Creek, St. Charles Township

Friday, April 17 — Stearns Road over Fox River, St. Charles Township

Media Contact
Calley McPherson, P.E., CME
📞 630-406-7306
✉️ [email protected]

For all Kane County Traffic Advisories, visit:
https://kdot.kanecountyil.gov/Pages/Traffic-Alerts.aspx