It will relieve the traffic somewhat on Rt 31 in downtown Algonquin, but it won't do much for Rt 62.

I'm worried that the bypass will negatively impact the businesses in the downtown area. We don't need to relieve the congestion on Rte. 31, we need another bridge over the river.

Agreed. There is still no OTHER way to cross the river.

Rt 31 doesn't cross the river. As far as impacting the businesses in downtown Algonquin, the bypass could actually benefit them, if it relieves congestion on Main St.

Extending Virginia rd to Spring Creek and County Line Rd across the river would probably alleviate more traffic. Unfortunately, that will never happen.

Yes, we still need the eastern bypass. Too bad the powers that be in Barrington Hills have consistently worked to prevent it.

Traffic studies have proven Time and Time again that an eastern bypass will not do as much to relieve congestion as the Western Bypass will. Why build something that is costly,worthless, and will further destroy the environment. Meyer Material was the one driving an eastern route for their trucking business.

Do you have a link to these studies Mr. Sapeta?

I guess you guys are all Traffic engineers.

I am not going to get in a pissing contest with you trolls here. Have a nice life on whatever planet you are from. !! EOF.

This has been a 40 year long debate. The issue always has been - and continues to be- the routes across the river. The route 31 bypass has absolutely nothing to do with that except it may reduce traffic at one busy intersection. The giant daily bottlenecks have more to do with the timing of the two route 62 lights that are just west of the river. Which they just screwed up again in the past 10 days or so, by the way.

Same issue that route 53/355 doesn't extend past Lake Cook road- certain towns have more leverage with the politicians that decide what capital projects are approved.

Long Grove has held up 53/355 extension for decades but maybe they will have a tollway now.. Barrington Hills has held up the route 25 extension BRIDGE for years. Those that have the money make the rules AKA THE GOLDEN RULE. Currently reading a book about the French Revolution, we might need some similar direct action, LOL.

Have you seen the traffic from both ways........water crossings are needed............... at this point walking would be faster way to get to Randall :)

So Walk, Better for your health and the environment.

The Western option solves nothing. The only reason it's being built is because the Algonquin politicians lacked the spine to stand up to the folks who bought houses along the Northern route (Of which, I suspect Mr Sapeta is one.) You can quote engineering studies all you want, but they mean nothing. You can massage figures to make them say whatever you want. Don't trust engineers too much. They're the same one who said Rakow Rd only needed 2 lanes. I know a state engineer assigned to the project and it's considered one of the jokes of the state.
It doesn't take a rocket scientist to see where all the backups are. 2 lanes of cars backed up to 25 are a bunch more than any backup on 31. All they're doing is moving the backup further West. Pure genius.

Sour Grapes and Not much substance Collins

Lot of substance in that reply. Sapeta. Almost as insightful as "Oh yeah" About as much thought put into it as I suspected.

The Western Bypass will be another Eye Sore, along with the others edifices along Algonquin Road!
Seems that Eminent domain should have prevailed. There is not much history in Downtown Algonquin to preserve, let alone north Route 31!
Should have just widened 31 and added another bridge across the Fox.