ADA Improvements Planned Along Route 31 In Geneva

GENEVA, IL — Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant improvements are coming to Route 31 in Geneva starting Thursday.

The Illinois Department of Transportation is improving sidewalks at multiple intersections along Route 31 and installing new pedestrian signals at State and Third streets.

• North Street
• Stevens Street
• Ford Street
• Peyton Street (including removal of sidewalk crossing)
• Hamilton Street (including removal of sidewalk crossing)
• State Street (Route 38)
• James Street
• Campbell Street (including removal of southern sidewalk crossing)
• Franklin Street (including removal of sidewalk crossing)
• Third Street

IDOT is managing the project and decided which sidewalk crossings to remove, Geneva officials noted, saying they do not have jurisdiction over the matter since Route 31 is a state highway.

Construction will begin north of State Street and progress south through Geneva. Most improvements will not require long-term lane closures as crews will focus on one side of the street at a time when possible.