IDOT proposed roadway resurfacing improvements planned
The Illinois Department of Transportation will be resurfacing several roadway locations within the city of St. Charles and surrounding areas starting this spring.
The proposed work includes the following locations:
• Route 31: The project limits start in St. Charles at Wildrose Springs Drive and head north to Middle Road in South Elgin. The work in St. Charles is anticipated to start around May 1 and be completed around mid-June, with the remaining work to the north of St. Charles to be completed by midsummer. Motorists should expect daily lane closures during this work.
• Route 38: The project limits are from western Kane County starting at Route 47 to downtown Geneva at Route 31. The work is anticipated to begin in western Kane County and head east. Construction signs are scheduled to be placed beginning April 1, with the beginning of work to follow shortly after. Motorists should expect daily lane closures during the work west of Randall Road. Two lanes (one in each direction) will remain open for drivers at all times on Route 38 east of Randall Road to Route 31.
The Illinois Department of Transportation's contractor will begin road construction preparation work that includes adjusting manhole cover frames, street patching and curb improvements. This work, which is expected to be completed in four to six weeks, will take place during daytime hours on Route 38 in both directions from Route 31 west into Kane County.
The paving work will be broke down into a few sections as noted below.
The city is working with IDOT, the contractor, Kane County and the city of Geneva to finalize the schedule for this work.
More information will be published as it becomes available regarding the schedule for the paving work.
• Route 47 to Peck Road
• Peck Road to Bricher Road/South 14th Street
• Bricher Road/South 14th Street to Anderson Boulevard
• Anderson Boulevard to Route 31
For more information regarding the projects located within the City of St. Charles, contact Karen Young, Assistant Director of Public Works - Engineering at the City of St. Charles, at kyoung@stcharlesil.gov or (630) 377-4405.
Along Route 31, additional road resurfacing and road diet is planned in the city of Geneva from Elizabeth Place to Fabyan Parkway, starting May 1, with completion by July 1. For more information on this project visit the City of Geneva's website www.geneva.il.us.
About the City of St. Charles
Friendly neighborhoods, diverse retailers, international employers, innovative schools, beautiful parks, varied cultural amenities, and unique architecture have earned St. Charles its reputation as the Pride of the Fox. Located in both DuPage and Kane counties, the City of St. Charles is 35 miles west of downtown Chicago, and has a population of approximately 33,000. Over 2,100 businesses, consisting of a balanced mix of retailers, restaurants and manufacturing facilities, employ more than 18,000 people. The City of St. Charles was named the #1 City for Families by Family Circle® magazine in 2011; one of the "150 Great Places in Illinois," by the AIA Illinois; and one of the "Top 10 Towns To Live In" by West Suburban Living magazine. Visit www.stcharlesil.gov.