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.
Jan. 30 Update
As the calendar turns to February, Archon (AT&T) crews will continue to work in an eastbound lane of State Street from Crissey Avenue to Kane Street. The closure will remain in place overnight.
NPL (Nicor) will resume work at State Street and Glengarry Drive. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction through the intersection. Motorists should expect congestion, especially during peak travel times.
Dynasty Utility Services (Comcast) will continue to work in the parkway near Simpson Street. No major traffic disruptions are expected.
HomeTowne Electric (a State subcontractor) is expected to continue temporary traffic signal work next week. The project may require some intermittent lane closures at the State Street intersections with traffic lights (Route 25, East Side Drive and Glengarry Drive).
All construction activity is weather-dependent and subject to change.
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.