Road work starts June 17 for portion of St. Charles

The city of St. Charles recently announced that portions of Ohio and South Fourth avenues will be closed for approximately two weeks beginning June 17 while concrete street panels are removed and replaced on the south side of Ohio Avenue, and at the intersection of South Fourth and Ohio avenues.

Road closures (open to local traffic)

• Ohio Ave. between South Third and South Sixth avenues

• South Fourth Avenue, between Indiana and South avenues for work at the intersection of Ohio and South Fourth avenues.

Streets will be closed to through traffic. Area residents will be able to access their driveways; however, they ask that vehicles be kept off the street during construction. The city appreciates your understanding during the construction.

For information, contact Karen Young, Assistant Director of Public Works - Engineering, City of St. Charles, at kryoung@stcharlesil.gov or (630) 377-4486.

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.