Briefs: Naper Boulevard work

Some lanes on Naper Boulevard will be closed for about a week starting Monday, Oct. 13, between Ogden and Chicago avenues in Naperville. The city will be resurfacing the road, leaving just one lane of traffic in each direction through Friday, Oct. 17. Motorists are being advised to take alternate routes to avoid delays. For details on Naperville's road construction, visit the Construction Alerts page at www.naperville.il.us.

Carol Stream road closure

Schmale Road in Carol Stream will closed beginning Monday, Oct. 13, at the crossing of the Chicago Central and Pacific Railroad, between Army Trail and Lies roads. Work is scheduled to be complete by Friday, Oct. 17. The Canadian National Railroad and the CC&P will replace crossing pads south of Army Trail Road and north of Longfellow Drive in Carol Stream and Bloomingdale. Drivers should expect delays and follow the posted detour that uses Lies Road, Gary Avenue and Army Trail Road. For details, call Ricky Lopez, the railroad's area maintenance supervisor, at (800) 465-9239 or visit cn.ca.

Aurora slates road work

Work to resurface several downtown streets will begin Saturday, Oct. 11, in Aurora. The three-week project will include Downer Place from Lincoln Avenue to Broadway; Downer Place from River Street to Locust Street; Stolp Avenue from Galena Boulevard to Downer Place; Galena Boulevard from Lake Street to the Galena Boulevard bridge; New York Street from Lincoln Avenue to Lake Street and from the New York Street bridge to Locust Street; and River Street from Benton Street to Pinney Street. During some periods, "No Parking" signs will be posted so the contractor can complete milling and paving operations. Motorists should expect delays because of lane closures.

Aurora police promotions

Aurora police Chief Greg Thomas has named a new lieutenant and sergeant effective Nov. 8. Sgt. Keith Cross was promoted to lieutenant while officer Larry Suttle was promoted to sergeant. Both have several department commendations and letters of appreciation from residents and other law enforcement agencies.