The Illinois Department of Transportation has issued a notice that it is shutting down construction projects as well as local agency projects involving state funding/reimbursement as of June 30, the city of St. Charles said in a Friday, June 24, news release.

“There is no timeline as to when this suspension will be lifted,” the release said. “According to IDOT, without a budget, they are not able to incur additional spending.”

This state road construction project shutdown affects two projects in St. Charles:

• Red Gate Road Resurfacing – This project was scheduled to start next week, but now is on hold.
• IL Route 31 and Ferson Creek – IDOT launched this project earlier this year. As of last week, the roadway is open to one lane in each direction and will remain this way for the remainder of the project. Work will be shut down by June 30.

“We are keeping close contact with representatives from IDOT to monitor any new developments regarding this situation,” said St. Charles Director of Public Works Peter Suhr. “We will provide updates anytime new information becomes available.”

SOURCE: city of St. Charles, IL, news release

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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 1,800 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. www.stcharlesil.gov