Check out Algonquin, Meacham road plans

The public is invited to an open house where proposed improvements to Algonquin and Meacham roads will be presented.

The meeting will be from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, at the Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court, in Schaumburg.

The meeting will be accessible to individuals with disabilities. Persons requiring auxiliary aids and/or services should contact Director of Transportation Karyn Robles at (847) 923-3859, preferably no later than five days before the meeting.

Proposed improvements include an additional third eastbound lane on Route 62 (Algonquin Road), between Motorola's Communications Drive and the Route 53 West Frontage Road/Arbor Drive. Intersection improvements at Rout 62 and Meacham Road include an additional eastbound right turn lane and an additional northbound right turn lane. Traffic signals at Route 62/Meacham Road and Route 62/Thoreau Drive will be modernized.

The meeting will be conducted in an informal, open-house format, meaning interested persons can attend any time during the event to review exhibits, ask questions and submit comments. Village representatives and project consultants will be available to discuss the project and answer questions.

Comments may also be submitted in writing after the meeting. Written comments will be accepted until Wednesday, Dec. 7, by mail to: Village of Schaumburg, Engineering & Public Works Department, 714 S. Plum Grove Road, Schaumburg, IL 60193.