Road Maintenance

Outside of city limits, you can be sure that the DeKalb Township Road Crew is working hard to ensure the highest quality roads and service to our residents.



Vehicle Road Permits
Vehicle permits are required for overweight/over limit vehicles traveling on DeKalb Township roads.
To request an overweight permit please follow these simple steps:
- Request your permit through either our Online Request or by PDF Request.
- The online form submits automatically when you click submit.
- If using the PDF version, please email the PDF to kgumino@dekalbtownship.org and csmith@dekalbtownship.org.
- Once your request has been reviewed and approved by Highway Commissioner Craig Smith, your signed permit will be emailed to you.
PERMITS ARE ONLY ISSUED DURING NORMAL ROAD DISTRICT OFFICE HOURS
** (MON-THURS 7-5 & FRI 7:30-11:30 AM) **
Please allow 24 hours for vehicle permit approval and proceed only after receiving your approved permit.
In the spring, weight postings go into effect and will be announced; road permits are not issued during those postings. Call for more information during this time if you have questions.
Right-of-Way Permits
Permits are required for utility work in DeKalb Township Right-of-Ways. To request a Right-of-Way permit, please follow these steps:
- Request your permit by completing the Right-of-Way Permit Request below.
- Email the PDF along with required drawings to include location(s), work description(s), utility marker post(s), proposed utility depth, location offsets from right-of-way, centerline, and edge of pavement, and other related items with the permit application to both: csmith@dekalbtownship.org and kgumino@dekalbtownship.org
- Once your permit is reviewed and approved by Highway Commissioner Craig Smith, you will receive the approved/signed permit via email.
- If you have any questions, please call us at 815-758-5658.
Permit Request
Illinois Commerce Commission
The Illinois Commerce Commission is a good resource where residents can report complaints of rough railroad crossings, relocation and household mover complaints, or utility and One Call violations. If you experience any of these issues, simply file a complaint with the Commission and they will investigate.
- File a Utility Complaint
- File a Railroad Crossing Complaint
- File a Household Goods Movers Complaint
- File a One Call/JULIE law Violation Complaint
- Report Concerning Relocator Practices
Road District News
Leaf Pickup Ends
If you live on a designed DeKalb Township road, leaf collection has come to an end due to the weather. Unfortunately with all the snow on the ground and the freezing conditions that are forecast, w...
Thanksgiving Office Closure
Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving filled with love, laughter, and the warmth of family and friends. Our offices will be closed Nov 27th & 28th so our staff can enjoy the holiday with their...
Nov 11th Office Closure
Our offices will be closed on Tuesday, 11-11-25, in observance of Veterans Day. We will be back in the office to serve you on Wednesday, 11-12-2025. We appreciate all our veterans and honor them...
Fall Leaf Pick Returns
Fall Leaf Pickup returns the week of November 3, 2025 for DeKalb Township residents on predetermined township road. If you have any questions please call 815-758-5658....
Office Closure for Oct 13th
Our offices will be closed on Monday, October 13th, for Columbus Day / Indigeneous Peoples Day. We will be back in our offices on October 14th and ready to serve you. ...
Office Closure for Sept 1st
Our offices will be closed on Monday, September 1st, for Labor Day. We will be back in our offices on September 2nd and ready to serve you. Happy Labor Day!...
Nelson Road Paving and Striping
Please avoid NELSON ROAD between TWOMBLY & RICH ROADS. Nelson Road work will continue through the end of this week 7-18-2025. Once the paving is complete Nelson will remain unstriped for a few week...
Office Closure for July 4th
Our office will be closed on Friday, July 4th, for Independence Day. We will be back in our offices on July 7th and ready to serve you. Happy July 4th!...
Office Closure for Juneteenth Holiday
Our office will be closed on Thursday, June 19th, due to the Juneteenth holiday. We will be back in our offices on June 20th and ready to serve you. Happy Juneteenth!...
Township Map
Dekalb Township covers an area of 6 square miles and serves residents living in the City of DeKalb, unincorporated DeKalb, and the southwestern corner of Sycamore. Township boundaries are Lucas Road on the west, Webster Road on the east, Gurler Road on the south and slightly north of Rich Road on the north. Approximately 30 miles of roads within the Township are maintained by the DeKalb Township Road District

Hours: Monday - Thursday | 7:00am - 5:00pm








