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​​​​​​​​Kirk Road over the Union Pacific Railroad

Project Manager: Jennifer O’Connell, P.E. 

Email: oconnelljennifer@co.kane.il.us

Project History

Kirk Road is a Strategic Regional Arterial that, in the area of study, spans over the Union Pacific Railroad between Illinois Route 38 and Cherry Lane located in Geneva, Illinois. The bridge is in need of rehabilitation and a Phase I study is being conducted to investigate several design alternatives. In order to develop each alternative, geometric, community, and environmental impacts, including wetlands and special waste, are carefully being considered. Public involvement, including correspondence with the railroad, the City of Geneva, business and land owners, and the general public, is also being performed to garner additional input.

The Kirk Road bridge is situated between Cherry Lane and Illinois Route 38 and carries Kirk Road over the Union Pacific Railroad, Reed Road, and White’s Creek. The 18-span bridge is divided into four separate, structural “units” and is 1373-feet in length from back to back of abutments.

There are currently four 12-foot through lanes, a 3-foot raised median, and 2.75-foot shoulders on the bridge. South of the bridge, Kirk Road is hot-mix asphalt (HMA) roadway with a flush median varying in width. North of the bridge, Kirk Road is a portland cement concrete (PCC) roadway with a raised curb and brick stamped median also varying in width. Type B-6.24 curb and gutter runs along the median from the intersection at Illinois Route 38 to the intersection at Cherry Lane. There are no sidewalks or shared use paths within the project limits. Seven primary alternatives were considered. Each alternative considered provisions to eliminate the current design deficiencies as well as reduce future maintenance of the bridge.

Although the project was initiated to address the structural deficiencies of the bridge, Kane County has future plans to widen Kirk Road in this area. As such, widening alternatives are also being considered as part of the study. Widening alternatives will naturally affect the existing profile, approach roadway, and consequently the intersections at Cherry Lane and IL 38. The standards referenced are the Bureau of Local Roads Manual, Bureau of Bridges and Structures Bridge Manual, and the Bureau of Design and Environment Manual.

In addition to the roadway deficiencies, the bridge deck is in need of replacement. Additionally, based on current design criteria, the bridge beams are overstressed in some locations. The bridge deficiencies are outlined in the Bridge Condition Report and a Technical Memorandum dated April 4, 2014.

Alternative 4 was selected as the preliminary preferred alternative and includes:

• Six 12-foot lanes (three in each direction)
• 2-foot shoulders
• 8-foot median
• Bike path

Alternative 4 consists of widening the deck by using two smaller bridge sections and will utilize mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) walls along the roadway for added support. The new bridge sections will be constructed over the Union Pacific Railroad tracks and over Reed Road. In this alternative, the bridge piers will be abandoned and embankment will be used to fill the area not under the spans of bridge. MSE walls will be constructed along the edge of the roadway and in front of the new abutments of the bridges. Widening will be done in each direction about the centerline of the existing roadway. However, the small bridge spans add flexibility to the designs so that the roadway section of Kirk Road may be realigned to reduce property impacts.

The median width at the start of the dual left-turn lane taper will be increased to 32 feet so the width will match the intersection layout at Illinois Route 38 (i.e. 24 foot dual left-turn lanes and 8 foot median). The median width on the bridge will be tapered to down 8 feet. Rather than using flared beams to support the varying roadway width, the bridge sections will be a constant width across. All new steel beams will be used in alternative 4. The Reed Road bridge (north most bridge) will be 108 feet wide and the Union Pacific bridge (south most bridge) will be 101 feet wide. The total length of the Reed Road bridge from approach to approach will be approximately 134 feet. The total length of the Union Pacific bridge from approach to approach will be approximately 150 feet.

The project limits include the south leg of the Illinois Route 38 intersection (i.e. roughly 832 feet north of the north most bridge approach slab) and the north leg of the Cherry Lane intersection (i.e. roughly 1143 feet south of the south most bridge approach slab). On the approach, the outside lanes in each direction could be used as extended right-turn lanes at each intersection until the Kirk Road corridor is reconstructed to 6 through lanes beyond the project limits. Reverse curves will be required at the north and south end of the project to match back into the existing roadway alignment. Grading will be done along Kirk Road to create a smooth transition from the new to existing roadway. Additionally, grading will be done to meet the MSE walls.

Archived Public Meeting Materials

 

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Planning & Programming 

The Planning and Programming Department is responsible for long-range transportation planning for the County roadway network and enhanced coordination of the  transit and bicycle / pedestrian ​systems. Staff works closely with the Kane County Development Department to integrate transportation and land use planning. The Department also monitors projects identified through the planning process for construction to ensure adequate funds are secured and the requirements of the Federal and State processes are met in a timely fashion. The D​epartment coordinates frequently with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP), the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) and other regional transportation agencies. The Department also provides staff for the Kane Kendall Council of Mayors.

The Kane County Division of Transportation also prepares a budget and Draft 5-year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) annually. Information about the TIP can be found under Finance and Budget.

Archived Planning Documents

2002 Transit Opportunity Assessment Study

​Randall Road Pace Route 529 Plan - Improving Access to Bus Service​

IL 47 Corridor Planning Study​

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Moving Oversize/Overweight Permits

NOTE: Over-Size/Over-Weight Permit Fee Increase

Effective January 1, 2026, in accordance with Kane County Board Ordinance 25-478, passed on December 10, 2025, Over Size/Over Weight fees will increase. The revised fees can be found here: 2026 Revised OS/OW Permit Fee Schedule

Setting Up a New Account

Starting January 1, 2021, the Kane County Division of Transportation (KDOT) is a subscriber of Oxcart Permit Systems for oversize/overweight (OS/OW) moving permits.  To apply for an OS/OW permit, you must first sign up for an Oxcart account at www.oxcartpermits.com.  If you need assistance with the application process, please contact Oxcart directly at support@oxcartpermits.com.

Applying for a Moving Permit

Once an OS/OW permit application is submitted via Oxcart, KDOT will review the application (via Oxcart).  When approved, the permit can be downloaded from Oxcart.  A copy of the issued permit and provisions page should be kept with the driver.​​​  For more information on KDOT's OS/OW review policies, see Oversize-Overweight Moving Permits Notes.pdf.  Please note that permits will not be issued on weekends or on County Holidays (see schedule below).​

Moving Permit Bridge Map

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Impact Fee Program

Kane County’s Impact Fee Program operates i​n accordance with the Road Improvement Impact Fee Law of the State of Illinois (605ILCS 5/5-901 to et. seq.). The County’s Comprehensive Road Improvement Program (found below) includes an assessment of the roadway network, quantifies the anticipated new development upon which estimated improvements are based, identifies available funding sources, anticipated highway improvements and estimated costs. The CRIP and Impact Fee Ordinance regulate the administration of the program, the assessment and collection of fees and the suite of available discounts.​

​Contact and Payment Information

We encou​​rage you to contact Lisa Larson, Impact Fee Program Coordinator at 630-845-3798  or via email at kdotimpac​tfee@kanecountyil.gov with any questions or to discuss the applicability of available fee reduction alternatives.​

​​​​To make a payment, choose one of the following methods:

Mail your payment, or

Mailing Address: 

• Kane County Division of Transportation
  41W011 Burlington Road
  ​St. Charles, IL 60175​

Call 630-845-3798  to schedule an in-person appointment.

Online Payment  -  online paymen​ts can be made by visiting the County's payment portal by clicking this link: Please click here​

​​​Impact Fee Application

The application contains all information needed to determine a Notice of Assessment (fee due).  Please ​​read the first page of the application as it contains important instructions on required materials that must be submitted to complete the application.

Fillable Impact Fee Application

​The impact fee application can be filled out electronically and sent to kdotimpactfee@kanecountyil.gov​​​​ 

Impact Fee Estimator Tool

​Developers and builders may now use the Impact Fee Estimator Tool to estimate the cost of impact fees.  The file below will open in Excel and users should read the Instructions sheet before using the tool.  This tool is an estimate only; the actual impact fee is calculated by the KDOT Impact Fee Coordinator upon submittal of an Impact Fee Application and other required documents.

Impact Fee Estimator Tool​​​

Fee Assessment and Discounts

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2027​ Impact Fee Program Update

Archived Documents: 

Comprehensive Road Impro​vement Plan (adopted January 11, 2022)
Fee Schedule (effective January 11, 2022)
Impact Fee Ordinance 22-27

Procedures Manual (January 2022)

2004 Fee Schedule
2007 Fee Schedule
2012 Fee Schedule
2017 Fee Schedule

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Archived Annual Reports:

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FY 2009
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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Design (engineering) & Construction - Highway Projects

The Kane County Division of Transportation’s Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) includes many different types of projects, including intersection improvements, bridge replacements, grade separations, realignments, and roadway extensions. The TIP document provides both annual and 5 year capital programs which guides the work we do and identifies funding for projects. Click to view a copy of the current ​Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) document​​​​​.

Below is a list of construction and engineering highlights.​

Active Projects

• ​Fabyan Parkway - IL-31 to IL-25​
• Fabyan-Parkway-at-Settlers-Hill-and-Kingsland-Drive.aspx
• French Harmony Extension​​
  
• ​Galligan Road from Binnie Road to Freeman Road​
  
• Kirk Road over the Union Pacific RR
• Plank Road Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Projects​
  
• Randall Road at Big Timber Road​
  
• Randall Road at IL-72 (Higgins Road)​
  
• Randall Road at Hopps R​oad
  
• Tyr​rell Road Corridor​ Improvements
  

​Visit the County's Bids and Proposals website he​re for the As-Read Bid Tabulations for highway improvements.​

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​Consultant Resources

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​Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get to the Kane County Department of Transportation?
The Division's offices and garage are located at 41W011 Burlington Rd at the intersection of Burlington Road and Empire Road in the Village of Campton Hills, formerly unincorporated St. Charles. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

How do I get a bike map?
Bi-annually, the Kane Kendall Council of Mayors produces a Bicycle Map for Kane and Northern Kendall Counties. The map is available online on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Resource Page along with the form to order hard-copies.

How can I submit an ADA Concern/Request?

ADA requests/concerns can be submitted to the ADA Coordinator via the Grievance form on the KDOT ADA page​​.

I am disabled/handicapped; can I get a ride somewhere?
PACE supplies transportation for qualified persons via the ADA Paratransit. Please call 847-364-PACE for details or visit their website at www.pacebus.com. Qualified, registered applicants may also access transportation via the Ride in Kane​ program.

How do I get a Senior Ride Free card?
The Regional Transportation Authority administers the Senior Ride Free program for northeastern Illinois. To register for a card, visit the RTA's website at​ www.rtachicago.org/riders/free-and-reduced-fare​-programs.

Do you have information on the Pace bus Routes?
Please call Pace at 847-364-PACE or visit their website at www.pacebus.com.

What is the phone number for the train station in Geneva?
The Geneva Commuter Train Station can be reached at 630-232-0852. More detail regarding Metra train service is available by calling their main number at 312-322–6777 during the weekday and 312-836-7000 in the evenings and weekends. You can also visit their website at www.metra.com.

What are the driving conditions on the Tollway?
Kane County does not monitor the condition of the Tollway. Please contact the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority at 630-241-6800 or visit their website at www.illinoistollway.com.

What are the conditions of Kane County Roads?
Please call our main number at 630-584-1170 or visit our Traffic Advisories page for details.

Where do I get a Driver's License?
Contact the Secretary of State's office toll free at 1-800-252-8980 or visit their website at https://www.ilsos.gov/departments/drivers/drivers_license/home.html.

Where do I get my Emissions Checked?
Emission checks are regulated by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. Please contact them at 844-258-9071 or visit their website at https://epa.illinois.gov/topics/air-quality/mobile-sources/​vehicle-emissions-testing.html.

How do I get an I-Pass?
The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority manages the I-PASS program. Please call 800-824-7277 or visit their website at getipass.com.

How do I get parcel maps and Color aerials for the County?
Kane County mapping data is sold through The Sidwell Company.  The Sidwell​ Company may be reached at 630-549-1000 or visiting their web page at www.sidwellco.com.

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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Randall Road at Big Timber Road

Project Manager:
Candi Thomas, P.E.
Direct Phone:  (630) 406-7355
Email:  ThomasCandance@co.kane.il.us​
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Virtual Public Meeting

February 25^th, 2021 at 6:00 PM​​​​

• ​ Presentation PDF​​

Project Overview

The Kane County Division of Transportation has retained the professional engineering services of Hampton, Lenzini and Renwick, Inc. to complete ​Phase I and Phase II Design Engineering Services for Intersection Improvements at Randall Road and Big Timber Road within the City of Elgin and unincorporated Kane County. The primary objective of this improvement is to identify and analyze operational, capacity and safety concerns of the intersection and develop a preferred alternative to address any feasible needs.

The Phase I study included a crash analysis of the intersection, analysis of existing and projected traffic demands, environmental studies (including a wetland delineation and a noise analysis study), and the development of a preferred concept for future implementation.

The cross section for this stretch of Randall Road will be widened from the existing 2-lanes in each direction, to 3-lanes in each direction. The existing northbound left turn lane will be striped to include dual left turn lanes. The footprint of the northbound left receiving lanes of Big Timber (west leg) will be improved by extending the through lane movements west before tapering down to one lane in each direction and the commercial driveway will be relocated west of the intersection. An eastbound free flow right turn lane will also be implemented on the west leg. Additionally, improvements will be included to improve the skew angle of the intersection to allow for greater sight lines with turning movements. All of these elements are expected to improve the capacity and safety of the intersection.

Pedestrian and bicycle accommodations are also being implemented as part of the intersection improvements. Sidewalks are proposed in the northwest, northeast and southeast quadrants of the intersection.  Crosswalks will be provided on the north and east legs of the intersection.

This improvement will require land acquisition; however, no residential or commercial displacements are anticipated.

Phase I Design Approval was obtained on January 4th, 2023.  

Phase II Design Engineering Services are currently underway and include the development of contract plans, land acquisition and permitting requirements for implementation of the intersection improvements.  KDOT intends to submit applications, for consideration, to qualifying federal funding opportunities for further project implementation.​

Construction is tentatively targeted for 2026, pending availability of funding and right-of-way acquisition.

Archived Documents
​Randall Road at Big Timber_Approved PDR_1-4-2023.pdf

​​​JULIE Status

As of March 14th 2003, the Kane County Division of Transportation (KDOT) is a member of the JULIE One-Call System. JULIE has designated our customer code as “KCDTOA". When you call JULIE for a location request, JULIE determines if KDOT needs to be notified, and if the location of the dig may impact KDOT's utilities.  If KDOT is notified by JULIE of a location request, KDOT will respond to the request internally using an application called Diglet (see www.diglet.net).   

Please note that JULIE does not require a notification back to initiators of the location request unless the requester specifically states so in the Call Back field when making the request.​

Links to Utility Companies

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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Randall Road at IL Route 72 (Higgins Rd)

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Project Manager:
Candi Thomas, P.E.
Direct Phone:  (630) 406-7355
Email:  ThomasCandance@co.kane.il.us​​

Project Overview

Intersection Improvements at Randall Road and IL Route 72 (Higgins Road) within the Village of West Dundee, the Village of Sleepy Hollow, the City of Elgin and unincorporated Kane County, IL was awarded for Construction in October 2025.  The proposed improvements will include widening to incorporate a third through lane along Randall Road, auxiliary lanes will be lengthened on all approaches, traffic signal modernization and roadway resurfacing.  Pedestrian accommodations will include a 10-ft paved multi-use path on the west side of Randall Road for the length of the project improvements that will connect to the recreation center.  A pedestrian connection will also be provided in the northeast quadrant with crosswalks on the north and west legs of the intersection.

Purpose and Need

The purpose of the intersection improvements is to improve intersection capacity, pedestrian movements and safety at this location.  The need for this improvement is driven by increasing traffic queues which have reached unacceptable levels of service during peak periods.

Timeline

Construction is anticipated to last approximately 1 year, with a completion date at the end of the 2026 construction season.​

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To see this enlarged, please click the image above or here​.​

Archived Documents

​Randall Road at IL Route 72_Approved PDR_01-18-2023.pdf
Randall at IL 72 Public Hearing Power Point Presentation.pdf​

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Hours of Operation:

​Monday - Friday

8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The front vestibule is open for deliveries and drop off of correspondence and payments. A locked mailbox is located in the vestibule for secure deliveries of payments and confidential correspondence.​

Address:
41W011 Burli​​ngton Road
St. Charles, IL 60175

(located at the intersection of Burlington Road and Empire Road)

​Phone: 630-584-1170
Fax: 630-584-5265
Email: ​kdotcomments@KaneCountyIl.gov​

Customer Concerns:

Have a Recommendation or Suggestion regarding a County Highway?

For questions and/or comments specific to the County Highway system, complete the form found here and someone will get back to you as soon as possible. Time-sensitive& concerns should be directed to the main phone line at 630-584-1170.

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Information

​To submit a FOIA request to KDOT, click ​on the following link: FOIA REQU​EST

​(Please note that the Kane County Division of Transportation has deployed various kinds of permanent cameras to enhance the operations of our roadways, typically these permanent cameras are integrated as part of the signalized intersections.  These cameras can only be utilized to view "real time" second by second video footage with no historical recordings.  As such, Kane County Division of Transportation has no video recordings to provide from cameras integrated as part of our traffic signal system.)

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