Kirk Road lane closures near Batavia and Geneva for construction project begins Nov. 2

Traffic backups are expected along Kirk Road as a four-week construction project involves daily lane closures.In the Batavia and Geneva area, the bridge on Kirk Road over the Union Pacific Railroad is being replaced. The construction begins the week of Nov. 2.Kirk Road will remain open during the construction.In the bridge’s place, three new bridges are being constructed, according to the Kane County Division of Transportation.Construction crews will be in the area from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Flaggers will direct vehicles through the work zone.“Motorists should anticipate lane closures and delays, particularly during work hours,” the Division of Transportation posted. “Drivers are encouraged to consider alternate routes, allow additional travel time, reduce speeds, and follow all posted traffic controls and flagger instructions.”The work involves removing the center median on Kirk Road, north of Route 38. Workers are installing temporary pavement.Once the existing 18