DuPage County plans to use $40.25 million in federal and county funds this year for transportation initiatives, maintaining existing infrastructure while also easing congestion and improving safety.
Under the DuPage County Division of Transportation’s 2026 Capital Program, nearly 45 miles of highway will be resurfaced and patched, making for a smoother ride and longer life span for the roadways, according to a news release from the county.
Work on Naperville Road, I-88 tollway bridges
One large local project will be the Naperville Road and channelization project, which will cover the stretch of that road from I-88 to Ridgeland Road. Work will be done to improve intersections and corridor roadways. Construction is slated to start in summer of 2026, with completion expected in November 2027. Drivers can expect intermittent lane closures during the course of the project.
Illinois tollway bridges over I-88 in both Naperville and Oakbrook will see bridge deck and wall repairs, specifically on Raymond Drive, Meyers Road, and Midwest Road. Work there will begin in June 2026 and be completed in November 2026, with intermittent lane closures anticipated…