Yes, Way! 4 Aurora Streets Go From 1-Way to 2-Way in December
Pavement marking and traffic signal installation have begun for the conversion of several Aurora streets from one-way to two-way operation. However, motorists should be aware that the streets are still one-way streets until December.
New York Street, Galena Boulevard Storm Sewer Separation, Two-Way Conversion
On east-west thoroughfares Galena Boulevard and New York Street, the pavement has been marked for new two-way traffic. Galena will become two-way from Broadway to Ohio Street, and New York Street will become two-way from Broadway to Smith Boulevard.
However, each street is still just one way, with traffic reduced to just one lane on each street. The single lane allows crews to complete work and helps drivers become accustomed to driving in what will be the correct lane when the streets begin operating in both directions.
Weather permitting, both Galena Boulevard and New York Street will open as two-way streets in December.
| Overview: | Along Galena and East New York Streets, from Root Street to Smith Street, plus side streets, replacement of 10,600 feet of storm sewers to a separated system designed to reduce basement sewage backups and Fox River discharges. Following sewer separation, both Galena and New York Streets will be converted from one-way operation to two-way operation from Broadway to Ohio Street. |
| Start: | March 2015 |
| End: | Late Fall 2015 |
| Agency: | City of Aurora |
| Cost: | $4 million |
| Traffic: | Both New York Street and Galena Boulevard will be reduced to one lane on each thoroughfare. Access to local businesses will remain open. |
Lake Street and River Street Two-Way Conversion
Both River Street and Lake Street — from Gale Street to New York Street — will also open to two-way north-south traffic. Pavement markings are nearly complete and new traffic signals will soon be installed on both thoroughfares. Again, both are still currently one-way streets with an expected conversion to two-way in December, weather permitting.
Signs along all four streets will alert drivers to the change in traffic patterns in the days prior to the start of two-way operation. During these final transitional periods, motorists are asked to drive safely and remain alert to changes in traffic patterns.
Watch for signs posted through the corridors for the most up-to-date information.
| Overview: | Conversion of Lake Street and River Street from Gale Street to New York Street from their current one-way operation to two-way operation, plus reconfigured parking, streetscaping, and a dedicated bike lane on River Street that will connect a gap in the Fox River Trail. |
| Start: | July 2015 |
| End: | November 2015 |
| Agency: | City of Aurora |
| Cost: | $2.2 million for the sewer separation and $1.5 million for the two-way conversion |
| Traffic: | Occasional lane reductions. No street closures anticipated. |
SOURCE: city of Aurora news release
About the City of Aurora
Located 35 miles west of Chicago, Aurora is the second largest city in Illinois with a population of 200,456. Aurora is known as the “City of Lights” because it was one of the first in the nation to illuminate its streets with electric lights. Situated along the Fox River and the Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway (Interstate 88), the city extends 46 square miles encompassing Kane, DuPage, Kendall and Will counties. Aurora also is home to six public school districts and seven townships. For the latest news, access to an archive of past news releases or to follow the city on Facebook or Twitter, visit the city’s website at www.aurora-il.org.
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