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.
Dec. 19 Update
Archon (AT&T) crews will began secondary work Dec. 18 on Crissey Avenue, reducing the roadway down to one lane south of State Street. The construction on Crissey, which may last until Monday or Tuesday, Dec. 22-23, depending on the weather, is being done to accommodate the installation of a gas main.
Archon will post signage and have flaggers to help direct motorists through the area. Construction will occur during daytime hours. The full traffic pattern will temporarily be restored during the evening before being closed again the next day.
Archon's primary work zone on East State Street begins just west of Route 25 to Crissey Avenue. This crew is expected to work through the holidays.
NPL (Nicor) will be taking a two-week hiatus and is scheduled to return to Geneva on Monday, Jan. 5.
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.