NEW TRAFFIC SIGNALS FOR RURAL KANE COUNTY WEST OF ELGIN
SCHAUMBURG-On April 22, a new traffic signal will be
activated in rural Kane County, west of Elgin. At
approximately 10 a.m., crews will turn on new signals at the
intersection of IL 47 and Plank Road. The new traffic signal
will replace the overhead flashing beacon and stop signs.
In addition, at IL 47 and Plato Road, stop signs will be
installed with an overhead flasher. For the safety of the
motoring public, it should be noted that the stop and go
conditions that now exist in these areas will be changed.
Traffic, which currently flows freely on IL 47 at this
intersection, will be required to stop. Motorists should use
caution when approaching these intersections and obey these
traffic control devices.
Recently, two new signals at the junctions of IL 47, 72, and
U.S. 20, further north in the community of Starks were
turned on April 2.
The contractor for these projects is Meade Electric of
McCook, Illinois.
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IDOT would like to remind motorists to abide by the
posted speed limit and use extra caution when driving in
work zones. When workers are present on Illinois
Highways the speed limit is 45 mph, unless otherwise
posted. Keep Us Alive Drive 45 is the Orange Ribbon
campaign IDOT launched this construction season to
recognize those who have lost their lives in work zones
and to serve as a remind for motorist to slow down stay
alert when driving. In 2003, 44-people were killed in
work zone related accidents five of those people were
construction workers. In addition, one IDOT minuteman
and a tollway worker was killed while on duty.
KEEP US ALIVE - DRIVE 45
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