Herrick Lake turn lane coming, but not yet.(Neighbor)(Traffic Q & A)

0 Comments | Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL), August, 2006

Q. Why isn't there a left-turn lane for drivers heading west on Butterfield who want to turn into Herrick Lake Forest Preserve? It's very dangerous because other drivers come up at about 50 mph behind cars who are trying to make that left turn, and then they swerve onto the shoulder instead of just stopping and waiting for the car in front of them to make the turn safely.

- J.L., Wheaton A. The Illinois Department of Transportation agrees with you. So a left turn lane will be added for drivers turning from westbound Butterfield into Herrick Lake Forest Preserve. But this won't happen for approximately two more years. The turn lane will be part of a bigger project to expand Butterfield Road from Naperville Road in Wheaton south to Route 59 in...