Carpentersville, IL – Drivers in Carpentersville and the surrounding Dundee Township area should expect delays today and through midweek as Carpenter Blvd. begins a multi-day closure tied to school improvement work. The stretch between Edwards Avenue and Cleveland Avenue will be blocked to all traffic during daytime hours from Monday through Wednesday, creating potential congestion during the morning and afternoon rush.
According to the Village of Carpentersville Public Safety Department, the shutdown runs today and Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a shortened closure period on Wednesday from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. The road will reopen each evening after crews finish for the day, though drivers should still use caution near the work zone.
Officials say the construction is part of ongoing upgrades around a nearby school campus, requiring crews to completely close the roadway for safe access. Residents, bus routes, and commuters who normally use Carpenter Blvd. are being encouraged to allow extra travel time and consider alternate east–west connectors.
No detour route was officially posted, but local drivers often shift to Lake Marian Road or Helm Road when Carpenter Blvd. is impacted. The village is urging motorists to stay alert for equipment, workers, and shifting traffic patterns throughout the project window.
The closure is expected to fully end by midday Wednesday, barring weather-related delays or unexpected construction issues.
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