Tree-trimming projects to briefly close parts of Fox River Trail
Three Forest Preserve District of Kane County tree-trimming projects may prompt intermittent closures of sections of the Fox River Trail.
From April 10 to May 19, work is being done along the Fox River Trail from East Main Street in Carpentersville to the north, through River Bluff Road in Elgin to the south.
A contractor will be trimming and removing trees within three feet of poles, trees directly under power lines, and 200 ash trees lost to emerald ash borer.
From April 10 to May 5, work will be done from SEBA Park in South Elgin to the north, through Villa Maria Road to the south in St. Charles. The contractor will be completing the same work - tree removal within three feet of poles and directly under power lines, as well as removal of 22 ash trees.
Lastly, a contractor will be trimming removing trees under lines between Angelina Place and Bolz Road in Algonquin, just off the trail. Eight ash trees will also be removed at this location.
The Forest Preserve District asks trail users to be mindful of the project, heavy machinery being used, and of the possibility of intermittent trail closures during the time frames indicated. Signs on both ends of the project will alert trail users to each project.
For more information, contact the Forest Preserve District of Kane County at (630) 232-5980 or visit www.kaneforest.com.