Storm sewer reconstruction on North 14th Street in Rochelle is upsizing existing storm sewers to allow for better drainage in the area.

A sinkhole was discovered in St. Charles Monday afternoon, prompting the city to temporarily close an intersection. Crews have excavated the site and the roadway is once again fully open.

St. Charles will upgrade six intersections identified in the city’s “Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan.” Project undertakings include roadway alignment improvements, ADA upgrades, and the installation of flashing beacons enabling safer pedestrian crossings.

IDOT said the closures are needed to allow crews to safely remove existing steel beams and install new ones on I-80 bridges over the expressway.

The city of DeKalb could be looking to establish a long-range plan to help guide improvements to bridges and culverts.

Traffic backups are expected to continue through the weekend along Illinois Route 64 in St. Charles as the city works on a water main break needing roadway repairs.

A Woodstock Route 47 open house has been rescheduled for March 18.

As the weather begins to warm, construction is set to ramp up throughout downtown Rochelle. The city expects work on the project to continue through December.

The work will be carried out in several stages but initially will require lane closures in both directions of Chicago Street between McDonough Street and Doris Avenue, according to IDOT.

Bunker Road near La Fox in Kane County is closing March 2 as construction crews install a new bridge. A detour could affect those using the Metra commuter lot.

Following two heavy storms in early December, the Rochelle street department has seen a lighter winter in the months that have followed, Public Works Director Tim Isley said Wednesday.

March will see three city of Rochelle construction projects in the downtown area ramp up, and two of the three will continue until the end of 2026, Interim City Manager and City Engineer Sam Tesreau said Feb. 25.

As Yorkville enters its third straight year of “aggressively” replacing water mains throughout town, here’s what you need to know about the upcoming work and which roadways will be affected.

A water main has ruptured in the downtown area of St. Charles backing up traffic while the city works on repairs.

The city of DeKalb could budget $3 million toward its 2026 street maintenance program aimed at removing and replacing asphalt pavement on streets and alleys.

Woodstock leaders have been awarded close to $16 million to cover the city’s share of widening Route 47. But even after that, the city is still on the hook for around $9.5 million more, it recently learned.

As the weather begins to warm, construction is set to ramp up throughout downtown Rochelle, a Feb. 20 city of Rochelle news release said.

The village officially broke ground on the 143rd Street Corridor project in 2024. The corridor improvements aim to alleviate congestion in the downtown area, expedite travel time, improve safety and promote responsible growth.

The clsoure of a two-block section of the street has been pushed back to March 2 and 3.

Woodstock has received $3.15 million in federal dollars for the upcoming Route 47 widening project. But city officials say they’re still on the hook for $9.5 million in project costs.

Temporary lane closures are expected to create traffic backups around the intersection of Randall Road and Illinois Route 72 as roadwork begins in the area and is expected to continue the rest of the year.

As part of the Kennedy Road expansion, the city of Yorkville has tried to acquire 30 feet along the front edge of the club house area.

The Illinois Commerce Commission on Thursday approved nearly $1 million for safety upgrades at three highway-rail crossings of the BNSF Railway Company’s track in Carroll and Ogle counties.

Ahead of the years-long Route 47 widening project, Woodstock is aiming to offer relief grants to businesses along the corridor who might be affected.

The Illinois Department of Transportation has closed the right lane of Eastbound I-80 at Center Street overnight into Wednesday.

The city is digging up and relocating a water main that stretches along Illinois Route 47 from the Windett Ridge subdivision out to the intersection of Illinois Route 71 and Route 47.

The reconstruction of East State Street from Glengarry Drive to the Fox River is continuing, with utility companies relocating infrastructure underground.

The 2026 Road to Better Roads project is focusing on the areas of River’s Edge and Briarwood. The city is also resurfacing and concrete patching the pavement in the area near Menards.

Residents are advised to use alternate routes during the closure.

After a yearlong delay, motorists traveling along Route 47 in the heart of Woodstock should expect construction work to start soon and run for the next three years.

After trying for almost two years to purchase part of Blackberry Oaks Golf Course for expanding Kennedy Road, the city of Yorkville is reaching for another club in its bag – eminent domain.

Parts of U.S. 52 at Amboy will undergo almost $8 million in reconstruction this summer.

Putnam County is reminding drivers that seasonal weight limits will be enforced on county and township roads beginning next month to prevent damage.

The Lake County Board on Jan. 13 approved two transportation improvement projects slated for construction in 2026 that are designed to enhance safety and non-motorized connectivity.

Two intersections in Peru will be closed on Thursday morning for road repairs.

McHenry County has been awarded over $2 million in federal money for safety improvements on Charles Road in the Woodstock area, expected to be used toward a roundabout.

Traffic was reduced to one lane near downtown Main Street in St. Charles over the weekend as the city repaired a water main break. Here’s what continues to be closed.

The city of Batavia is taking the next step in an ongoing plan to address pedestrian safety on Randall Road and Main Street.

The closures are set to take place after Monday’s evening rush period, IDOT said. Detours will be posted directing traffic to U.S. 6, Larkin Avenue (Illinois 7), and Jefferson Street (U.S. 52).

Some streets in Sycamore will no longer have street parking on school days, and others will have reduced speed limits after the Sycamore City Council approved changes to the city’s road laws this week. City Manager Michael Hall said the changes are meant to make streets safer.

Motorists need to plan for "significant delays" due to overnight ramp and lane closures along Interstate 80 in Will County all this week.

Sycamore officials could opt to authorize changes to signs, speed limits and other laws for at least seven intersections and roadways inside the city on Monday.

The west leg of Miller Road at Randall Road in Lake in the Hills near Crystal Lake is set to reopen Friday for the holidays.

The City of Joliet has issued an update about road closures downtown during the ongoing Chicago Street construction, which will be changing on Monday

Work to rebuild East State Street from Glengarry Drive to the Fox River in Geneva is starting with lane closures this week, and isn't expected to wrap up until 2028.

The ramp from westbound I-80 to Larkin Avenue will be closed this weekend starting Friday night.

Snow and dropping temperatures means the proposed road closure for the Chicago Street Streetscape project in downtown Joliet is being postponed.

Non-emergency closures will be suspended from 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26, to 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, the the Illinois Department of Transportation said,

The final bridge deck pour for the project is scheduled for Tuesday, with work beginning at 6:30 a.m. and lasting 12-13 hours.

Work on LaFox Road to install a roundabout is expected to continue in 2026 in Kane County. Some traffic patterns will be impacted. Officials said the work is expected to help traffic flow better to the Metra station.