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.

The Road District not only builds the roads but also stripes, salts, patches, plows, mows, and more!

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 dekalbroaddistrict@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.
Permit Request Form PDF

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 dekalbroaddistrict@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.
Right-of-Way 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
ICC Complaints

Road District News

Office Closure for President’s Day

Our offices will be closed on Monday, February 16th, for President’s Day.   We will back to serve you at normal business hours on Tuesday, February 17th....
Published: February 10, 2026

DeKalb Township Road District – Now Hiring

We are currently seeking the ideal candidate to fill our Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper position.    ...
Published: February 3, 2026

Office Closure for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Our offices will be closed on n January 19, 2026 in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day....
Published: January 12, 2026

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. View the Township map.

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Phone:  (815) 758-5658
Hours:  Monday - Thursday | 7:00am - 5:00pm