Located near Illinois Route 64, the Bolcum Road at Burlington Road Intersection in the Village of Campton Hills, Illinois, is used by more than 17,000 commercial and private vehicles daily. With a single stop sign on one leg, the original layout of this “T” intersection created backups on Bolcum Road and made left turn movements difficult for motorists turning left onto Burlington Road.
To help enhance safety and improve the flow of traffic at the intersection, STV, on behalf of the Kane County Department of Transportation, provided construction inspection services for the replacement of the existing three-legged intersection with a modern roundabout.
The project team faced a number of challenges, including delivering the project, which featured a small footprint, within a tight, five-month deadline. Several innovative traffic control measures were deployed, including the use of portions of existing pavement, rather than a total reconstruction of the intersection, necessitating precise traffic staging and layouts. The project also integrated a new drainage system, sidewalks, pavement markings and signs, and lighting. The center circle was landscaped per plan and included a colored concrete mountable perimeter apron, which accommodates the turning radius of larger vehicles and adds to the overall aesthetics.
