Roundabout For U.S. 52, County Line Road Is 'Underway,' IDOT Claims

SHOREWOOD — Isn't there supposed to be a new roundabout going in at Route 52 and County Line Road? That's a question people ask repeatedly. Last Sunday, there was another major crash at the dangerous curve at the county lines for Will and Kendall Counties. Now, on Friday, the Illinois Department of Transportation issued a social media announcement labeling it "Exciting news!"

The announcement claims a "proposed roundabout at U.S. 52 and County Line Road is underway. This upgrade will enhance traffic flow and improve mobility at the intersection."

IDOT also provided a link for people to read about their roundabout traffic safety study near the outskirts of Shorewood.

According to the IDOT timetable, the project is now in Phase 2 and Phase 2 involves contract plan preparation, local agency agreements and land acquisition and on average takes 24-36 months to complete. From there, Phase 3 involves project site construction and on average takes 24-36 months to complete.

Do you actually believe IDOT, this time around?

After all, it's now been more than three years since Joliet Patch published the following story, headlined: "Route 52, County Line Road Roundabout Might Happen: IDOT."

Related Patch coverage:

Rt. 52, County Line Rd: 106 Injury Crashes In Last Decade
Minooka Woman Dies After U.S. 52 Rollover Crash