April 28, 2020
All-Way Stop Sign Installation: Russell Road and Kenosha Road Intersection
Zion, IL - The Lake County Division of Transportation (LCDOT) is installing stop signs with flashing red lights at all four legs of the intersection of Russell Road and Kenosha Road in Zion on Thursday, April 30. No lane or road closures are required to perform this work.
In addition to stop signs, new 'stop ahead' signs with flashing yellow lights will be placed along Russell Road to remind motorists to stop at the upcoming intersection.
LCDOT is conducting an engineering study of the Russell Road corridor, which includes the intersection of Russell Road and Kenosha Road. As part of the study, LCDOT reviewed five years of crash data and conducted a safety audit of the intersection. This information and potential improvements were introduced and reviewed at an initial public meeting on Dec. 4, 2019 at the Village of Winthrop Harbor’s Community Center. Many people expressed concern about this intersection and were in support of addressing safety concerns. Following the meeting, LCDOT conducted another analysis to see if it could make immediate safety improvements. After a thorough review, it was determined that installing stop signs at the intersection would provide safer conditions for all motorists.
The engineering study is anticipated to be completed in 2021 and construction of any larger scale improvements are planned for 2025 depending upon project readiness and funding availability. Additional improvements that are being considered include flattening of the road to improve sight distance, straightening the intersection approaches, adding turning lanes, and installing a roundabout.
Stay informed on the safety improvements being studied along Russell Road by visiting the project website and signing up for email updates.
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