Kane County, IL – Drivers in central Kane County have a smoother commute today as LaFox Road between Keslinger Road and IL Route 38 has officially reopened to traffic with a new lane configuration in place. County officials say the redesigned curved alignment will improve stormwater detention and help traffic flow more efficiently toward the LaFox Metra station once the full roundabout project is completed in 2026.
According to the Kane County Sheriff’s Office, the reopening is on schedule and marks one of the major early steps in the long-term construction effort. The project is expected to continue well into next year, with the next phase set to reroute traffic to newly built sections of Bunker Road located north of the Union Pacific Railroad tracks.
This temporary detour will allow crews to fully close the Keslinger Road and Bunker Road intersection to construct the new roundabout. County officials emphasized that Metra commuters will still have access throughout all phases of the project, though traffic control patterns will continue to change as work progresses.
Drivers should expect periodic delays during peak hours as crews prioritize train-station traffic and adjust controls to keep vehicles moving through the active work zone. More detours and realignments are anticipated as the project advances.
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