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Beware Lane Closures on Main Street in St. Charles

Work is part of IDOT project to widen and resurface road.

Beginning May 7, Main Street in St. Charles will be reduced to two lanes, one eastbound and one westbound, starting at the 7th Avenue intersection and continuing to 10th Avenue.

Lane closures eventually will extend along Main Street to Route 59 and will remain in effect throughout the duration of the project. Reduced speed limit signs will be posted in the construction zone. The Illinois Department of Transportation is continuing a $49 milliion project to widen and resurface the road. Work began in April near West Chicago.

Improvements will include a bridge reconstruction, lighting, addition of retaining walls, and sidewalk additions. Route 64 construction will alleviate congestion and improve driver safety throughout the project limits.

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St. Charles officials are warning motorists to allow additional travel time and consider alternate routes. The use of cellular phones and other communication devices in construction zones is prohibited by state law.

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