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This site is designed to give you updates about the ongoing construction project of Algonquin Road in McHenry County. Listed first is the most-up-to-date information followed by general project specifics. Check back periodically to get information about future lane closures, local businesses, and the construction progress. You can also sign up on our Mailing List to receive notification when key information is posted to this site.

Current Activity:

Roadway Reconstruction - Phase II : Click here for more information.

• Topsoil installation in center media and north ditch
• Installation of new traffic signal and street lighting at Haligus Road
• Pavement striping for new westbound lanes
• Installation of new roadway signs

Project Information:

This project will reconstruct and widen Algonquin Road from IL Rte. 47 to Randall Road.

The roadway will be widened to include two travel lanes in each direction and new turns at the intersections.

The limits of the project are:
1150 ft. west of IL Rte. 47 to 800 ft. west of Randall Rd.

For a total length of: 4.80 miles

The current traffic on Algonquin Road is approximately 25,000 vehicles/day.

By 2020 it is expected that this number will be nearly 37,000 vehicles/day.

The scheduled completion date of Phase I is June of 2008.

The scheduled completion date of Phase II is June of 2009.