Kane County, Illinois – Bunker Road will close between Keslinger and Hughes roads to allow construction of a new bridge, triggering detours for drivers beginning the week of March 2.
According to the Kane County Sheriff’s Office, the closure is weather permitting and is necessary to facilitate removal of an existing concrete culvert and installation of a new bridge structure over a drainageway.
Officials said the size of the equipment required for the operation makes a full road closure necessary. Work will take place between Keslinger Road and Hughes Road.
A posted detour route will direct drivers along Keslinger Road, Route 47 and Hughes Road to safely navigate around the construction zone. Local access to homes along Bunker Road between the work area and Hughes Road will remain available during construction.
Commuters traveling to the nearby train station are encouraged to allow additional travel time while the project is underway. The closure may especially impact morning and evening rush-hour drivers, including students and young workers commuting to school or jobs.
This phase of construction is anticipated to be completed by May, according to the sheriff’s office.
At that time, the intersection of Keslinger Road and Bunker Road is scheduled to close through November 2026 to allow crews sufficient space to construct a new roundabout. Officials said access to the train station will be maintained throughout the broader construction period.
Drivers are advised to follow posted signage and plan alternate routes during the closure.
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