Wolf's Crossing Intersection With Harvey Road Closed Through November

OSWEGO, IL — Oswego residents will have to add more buffer time to their driving plans as the intersection of Wolf's Crossing and Harvey roads will be closed through November, officials said.

The intersection shut down May 31 in order to remain open through the remainder of the school year, which ended May 26.

A detour is in place, sending drivers around the closure via Route 30, 127th Street, Douglas Road, Fifth Street and Route 34.

The current stop-controlled intersection will be replaced with a modern roundabout as part of the city's plan to widen Wolf's Crossing.

The Wolf Corridor Advisory Team, which studied current and projected traffic demands, determined adding the roundabout was the "most effective and safest way to manage traffic" in the area, officials said.

The project also includes bike and pedestrian improvements as well as the construction of a new water main from Fifth Street to Devoe Drive to improve water pressure on the east side of Oswego.

RELATED: Phase 1 Of Wolf's Crossing Road Widening Set To Begin In April

The project has been underway since early April when the village's contractor began stripping topsoil, preparing the subgrade, installing storm sewers and catch basins, and constructing a detention basin. Contractors rain into an unanticipated gas main conflict, officials said, requiring Wolf's Crossing east of Devoe Drive to remain closed until utility work and road construction are completed in the area.

Taxes weren't increased or imposed on residents to fund the project. Almost half of the $10.2 million project came from federal and state grant funds, Patch reported. Developer impact fees are also funding a portion of the project.

Residents can find detour information on the village's website and get updates by signing up for traffic alerts.

Editor's note: This article has been updated to reflect the intersection was controlled by a stop sign, not a traffic light. Patch apologizes for the error.