The Kautz Road reconstruction and widening project is now underway after operations were stalled for several weeks due to utility conflicts.

The initial work will include removing the roadway surface pavement, concrete curb and walking trail. Underground utility work is anticipated to start the week of June 24. All construction activity is weather-dependent.

While Kautz Road will primarily remain open to traffic, motorists should use caution when driving through the work zone and follow any posted detours. However, vehicles heading west on Averill Road will not be able to turn onto Kautz Road for the next four to six weeks due to construction.

Access to the Geneva Business Park along Averill Road will not be impacted, but motorists will need to use Kirk Road to turn onto Averill Road during the closure.

The Kautz Road project is a joint venture between the City of Geneva and St. Charles. Construction will occur from Swenson Avenue in St. Charles to just north of State Street (Route 38) in Geneva. The project will replace failing pavement, enhance freight mobility, mitigate drainage issues, complete trail connectivity, improve safety measures, and support economic development in the area.

Construction is expected to be substantially completed by the end of the year, with landscape restoration and other punch list items being finished in spring 2025. Portions of the construction schedule will require detours.

More project information can be found on the City of Geneva’s Kautz Road Widening web page. The public can subscribe for “road construction” updates by visiting Notify Me on the City’s website.

Questions can be directed to the Geneva Public Works Department by calling 630-232-1501.