PHOTOS: Dozens protest Longmeadow Parkway project in Algonquin
More than 50 people turned out Saturday to protest the Longmeadow Parkway project in Algonquin. The project proposal includes building a four-lane, 5-mile toll road and a four-lane Fox River bridge crossing to try to reduce traffic congestion in northern Kane County. The proposed road passes through parts of Algonquin, Carpentersville, Barrington Hills and unincorporated areas of Kane County.
John Konstantaras for Shaw Media Ariana Williams, 3, eats apiece of pixie while taking a break from protesting with her mom Lindsay along Longmeadow Parkway on Saturday, March 11, 2017 in Algonquin. More than 50 concerned citizens protest to stop the expansion of Longmeadow Parkway and toll bridge.
John Konstantaras for Shaw Media A man holds a sign reading "Deal Not Done" on Longmeadow Parkway as he joined more than 50 concerned citizens to protest the expansion of Longmeadow Parkway and toll bridge on Saturday, March 11, 2017, in Algonquin.
John Konstantaras for Shaw Media A sign at the line of the road easement in a yard along Longmeadow Parkway on Saturday, March 11, 2017, in Algonquin. More than 50 concerned citizens gathered to protest the expansion of Longmeadow Parkway and toll bridge.
John Konstantaras for Shaw Media A construction vehicle on strip of land where trees were removed on Longmeadow Parkway on Saturday, March 11, 2017, in Algonquin. More than 50 concerned citizens protest to stop the expansion of Longmeadow Parkway and toll bridge.
John Konstantaras for Shaw Media Chris Salem (center) from Dundee Township, holds a sign along Randall Road as more than 50 concerned citizens came out to protest the expansion of Longmeadow Parkway and toll bridge on Saturday, March 11, 2017, in Algonquin.
PHOTOS: Dozens protest Longmeadow Parkway project in Algonquin
More than 50 people turned out Saturday to protest the Longmeadow Parkway project in Algonquin. The project proposal includes building a four-lane, 5-mile toll road and a four-lane Fox River bridge crossing to try to reduce traffic congestion in northern Kane County. The proposed road passes through parts of Algonquin, Carpentersville, Barrington Hills and unincorporated areas of Kane County.