The Village of Algonquin, IL

Boyer Road will close to through traffic beginning Monday, September 14, weather permitting, as work begins on the Boyer Road Improvement Project. A posted detour will remain in place throughout construction, which is expected to continue into summer 2027.

The $3.7 million project will reconstruct nearly one mile of Boyer Road between County Line Road and Longmeadow Parkway. Work will include upgrading the drainage system, adding sidewalk and multi-use path connections, installing new landscaping, and installing a new 12-inch water main to enhance distribution capacity and support future development.

The improvements will create a safer, longer-lasting roadway, improve the reliability of the Village’s water system, and make it easier for people to walk and bike through the area. Completing the road and water main work together will also help prevent the new pavement from being disturbed for future utility improvements.

Berger Excavating Contractors, Inc. was awarded the contract following the State of Illinois’ public bidding process. The project is supported by $1.45 million in federal Surface Transportation Program–Local funding, which helps communities pay for local road, bridge, and path improvements.

Motorists should follow posted detour signs, allow additional travel time, and use caution near the construction area. The closure is expected to remain in place through the winter, depending on weather conditions. Access to homes and businesses along Boyer Road will be maintained during construction. Emergency vehicles, school buses, and delivery services will also continue to have access.

For updates on this project and other construction projects taking place throughout the Village, visit www.algonquin.org/construction.