Lane Closures Expected This Week As Part Of Randall Road Project

MCHENRY COUNTY, IL — As part of the continued improvements to Randall Road, drivers may want to plan ahead or seek an alternate route this week.

According to the McHenry County Division of Transportation, drivers can expect some delays and lane closures now through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Starting Monday, June 14, paving is scheduled to take place at the following locations:

• Randall Road: North and south limits of the project
• Algonquin Road: East and west limits of the project
• Acorn Lane/Polaris Drive: Near intersection with Randall
• Huntington Drive/Bunker Hill Drive: Near intersection with Randall

Over the years, Randall Road has experienced heavy congestion, with traffic volumes higher than it was designed to carry, county transportation officials have previously said.

"In addition, the existing road cannot accommodate the traffic to sustain the economic viability and regional mobility in the Algonquin/Crystal Lake/Lake in the Hills area," reads a portion from the county's project overview.

The road project will ultimately widen Randall Road to six lanes, from Harnish Drive in Algonquin to north to Polaris Drive in Lake in the Hills. It will also include additional turn lanes at the intersection of Randall and Algonquin roads.

The $45 million project is funded partially through federal funds with the remaining 42 percent covered by McHenry County.

SEE ALSO:

• Randall Road Construction Could Wrap Up In June