Tyler Road, Illinois Bridge Work Begins Wednesday

The City of St. Charles is launching two road construction projects on South Tyler and repairing the Illinois Bridge. All three projects are scheduled to begin June 1 and continue through the summer. During construction, a portion of South Tyler will be closed and one lane will be closed on the Illinois Bridge. Details below.

South Tyler Road Resurfacing

Cambridge Drive to Division Street

The road will be patched as needed and a new top road surface applied. Work also includes repairs to the existing curbs, sidewalks and utilities.

• Road will remain open during project work.

South Tyler Road Reconstruction

Cambridge Drive to East Tyler Road

Work includes complete replacement of the entire roadway, including curbs, driveway aprons existing pavement and underlying stone base. Improvements also include repairs to sidewalks and existing utilities.

• Road closed to through traffic. Please use detour route to Kirk Road.

View this map of the Tyler Road construction work.

Illinois Bridge Over the Fox River Repair and Maintenance

Work includes steel removal and reconstruction, concrete repair, pavement reconstruction, and sidewalk and curb repairs.

• Road reduced to one lane in each direction from Riverside Avenue to First Street. Sidewalk will be closed; please use the pedestrian bridge south of the Illinois Bridge.
• All entrances to businesses/properties will remain open during project work.

“These three projects are important to maintaining the infrastructure in St. Charles and for improving local transportation,” said Karen Young, Assistant Director of Public Works. “We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience during these projects.”

Check the city website for more information and for project updates at www.stcharlesil.gov/projects.

About the City of St. Charles

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