Illinois Department of Transportation

07/29/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/29/2026 13:48

Illinois 120 resurfacing begins Aug. 3

CHICAGO - The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that resurfacing of Illinois 120 (Elm Street) from west of Martin Road to Green Street, in McHenry, will require intermittent daytime lane closures beginning, weather permitting, Monday, Aug. 3. ​

The $1.8 million project, which also includes constructing new ADA-compliant sidewalk ramps, is anticipated to be completed in November. Access to residences and businesses within the work zone will be maintained throughout construction.

The public can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. Alternate routes are encouraged. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to flaggers and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits and be on the alert for workers and equipment.

Over the next six years, IDOT is planning to improve 7,107 lane miles of highway and 8.4 million square feet of bridge deck as part of Rebuild Illinois, which is investing $33.2 billion into all modes of transportation. Accomplishments through Year Seven of Rebuild Illinois include $25.6 billion of improvements statewide to 24,498 lane miles of highway, 959 bridges and 1,475 additional safety improvements.

For more information on IDOT projects, click here. Find traffic and road conditions at www.gettingaroundillinois.com. You also can follow IDOT on Facebook and X.

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