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DeKalb council backs redesign of North First Street–Sycamore Road intersection; roundabout dropped from proposal
Summary
Councilors discussed a pavement‑marking and signal reconfiguration for North First Street and Sycamore Road, endorsed staff moving to construction design, and kept a previously studied roundabout concept off the table pending further study and land access.
The DeKalb City Council discussed and endorsed a proposed reconfiguration of the intersection at North First Street and Sycamore Road on Oct. 13, 2025, directing staff to move from conceptual drawings into construction design and return to the council with more detailed plans.
City Manager presented the staff recommendation and emphasized that the current presentation does not include a roundabout: “So the roundabout is not featured in what’s gonna be discussed here tonight.” The designs before council show lane realignment, a protected left turn pocket on the southbound approach, updated pedestrian crossings with audible signals and push buttons, and pavement hatching to provide a protected left‑turn waiting area, all intended to improve safety without expanding the existing curb‑to‑curb width.
The proposal responds to an Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) safety grant that covered the design work on a roughly 90/10 grant match; the city…
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