The Illinois Department of Transportation plans to rebuild East State Street (Route 38) from Glengarry Drive to the Fox River. The multi-year project encompasses roadway widening, streetscape enhancements, bike lanes, traffic signal upgrades, new street lighting, and water main/storm drainage infrastructure improvements.
Before work can commence on the East State Street reconstruction project, several utility companies are relocating underground infrastructure.
Nov. 14 Update
East State Street will continue to have multiple lane closures in both directions during the week of Nov. 17.
Archon (AT&T) crews will continue box and support on both sides of the Ease Side Drive intersection, which will require an overnight eastbound lane closure from Simpson Street to just shy of Ridge/Briar Lane. This section of highway should reopen during daytime hours.
NPL (Nicor Gas) will continue trenching down the state highway east of Ridge/Briar Lane. Eastbound motorists will be shifted to the north side of State Street, reducing Route 38 traffic to one lane in each direction from East Side Drive to Ridge/Briar lanes. Additionally, westbound State Street will be reduced to one lane from Woodlawn Street to Route 25 as a second crew works on the other side of the roadway.
Terrazon (Verizon) is wrapping up restoration, which should have minimal impact on traffic. A brief, occasional lane closure in the eastbound and westbound lanes may be needed.
Ongoing utility work has been fluid, weather-dependent, and is subject to change. The City is awaiting future utility relocation schedules from Metronet and Comcast.
Zipper Merge
Motorists should expect delays and may want to consider alternate routes. Drivers should use caution when driving through the work zone and allow extra time to reach their destination. Geneva Police are encouraging drivers to use the zipper merge system to help alleviate significant backups that are occurring along the state highway.
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The full East State Street reconstruction project is now tentatively expected to start in spring 2026 and be completed in late 2027, with punch list items to be finished the following year. The timeline is dependent on how quickly the utility relocations are resolved.
The public can subscribe to road construction updates via Notify Me on the City’s website. The City will provide updates when information is made available by IDOT or the utility companies.