The intersection of Burlington Road and Illinois Route 47 featured a four-way stop between two two-lane highways. This all-way stop provided the traffic control required to significantly reduce severe crashes at the intersection but also inhibited the passage of the growing volumes of traffic on both Route 47 and Burlington Road.
After considering a traffic signal plan, the Kane County Division of Transportation (KDOT) decided that a roundabout at the intersection was the solution. The case for it was so compelling, that the Illinois Department of Transportation quickly approved the alternate for a roundabout – a first for a state highway in Illinois.
STV’s proactive construction management helped keep costs within 2% of the bid price. STV ‘s team met with the utility companies’ representatives before their lines were relocated to make sure there would be no conflicts during construction. The team also reviewed layouts for potential conflicts and proposed rerouting several lines so that none of their work would have to be adjusted after construction was complete.
The completed roundabout is a safer and more attractive, efficient, flexible and environmentally friendly solution for the community.
