IDOT: More Kane County Pedestrian Ramps Coming Week of Aug. 8
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that a safety improvement project will take place at various locations in Kane County. The project includes construction of pedestrian ramps that are compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Beginning the week of Aug. 8, construction of new pedestrian ramps will begin at the following locations. Daily lane closures will be necessary when construction activities are taking place.
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This photo illustrates a typical ADA ramp. It is not one of the ramps on the routes listed here.
Illinois 25 at Long Avenue in North Aurora
- Illinois 56 at Laurel Drive in North Aurora
- Illinois 56 at Banbury Road in North Aurora
- Illinois 31 at Marvo Street in North Aurora
- Illinois 31 at John Street in North Aurora
- Illinois 31 at Airport Road in North Aurora
- U.S. 30 at Gordon Road in Montgomery
Additional locations will be announced as construction progresses. The overall project will be completed in Fall 2017.
Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to flaggers and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits and be on the alert for workers and equipment.
Click here to find details on other construction projects in IDOT’s District 1. Updates on the impacts to traffic are available at www.travelmidwest.com.
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SOURCE: IDOT news release
