The city completed more than $9 million worth of road improvement projects during the 2008 road construction season. Coming in 2009 are plans for additional resurfacing, synchronized traffic signals throughout the city and decorative signals downtown.
The 2008 work was accomplished through three contracts, according to Chris Lirot, road and bridge coordinator for the city. Motor-Fuel Tax funds were used for the repair and resurfacing of arterial and major collector streets. Ward funds were used for resurfacing of residential streets and minor collectors. And Mayor Tom Weisner ordered $3 million in additional resurfacing and repair work after the harsh and snowy winter of 2007-2008.
“We resurfaced every street downtown that was impacted by recent storm sewer separation projects or was in need of repair,” Lirot said.
Major projects that are now in winter shutdown mode include Liberty Street reconstruction from Kautz Road to just west of Asbury Drive. “We’re halfway done, and we’ll start work in the spring and finish next year,” Lirot said.
The reconstruction of Hafenrichter Road from Barrington Drive East to White Thorn Drive is nearing completion. “The curb and gutter and pavement are in,” Lirot said. “We will install the final surface and landscaping in 2009.” The same scenario is in place for Wolf’s Crossing Road from Eola Road to Hoffman Boulevard, Lirot said. Curb and gutter has been installed and the road has been reconstructed. The final surface and landscaping will be done in 2009.
Reconstruction of the Illinois Avenue bridge was completed in July, and a ceremony was held in September to rename the bridge “Veterans Island Memorial Bridge.”
In 2009, crews will begin work on the Wood Street Bridge replacement project on Aurora’s east side, Lirot said. “We are in the process of designing the bridge and getting federal funds for its replacement. Because it crosses both a railroad and a creek, there are several agencies involved in the process.” Illinois highway bridge project funds will pay for 80 percent of the $6 million project.
A traffic signal interconnect project will synchronize signals on a half-dozen arterial streets. “This will affect the whole city,” Schroth said. Eighty percent of the project will be funded with Congestion, Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) funds issued by the state.
“Traffic signals downtown will get a facelift,” Lirot said. “They will be more ornamental, with decorative signals, mast arms and poles.”
Location: Aurora, Illinois
Contact: Amy Roth, Public Information Officer, City of Aurora, (630) 264-3049, aroth@aurora-il.org
Courtesy of www.aurora-il.org
Residents who stop by City Hall at 44 E. Downer Place or the Customer Service Center/Fire Station No. 8 at 3770 McCoy Drive on Aurora’s far east side can pick up free compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) while they last.
Senior citizens (age 65 and older) with proof of age can pick up five bulbs each. All other residents will receive one bulb when they visit. All residents should bring proof of residency to receive a bulb.
The CFLs were made available to Aurora residents through a grant from the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus. Mayor Tom Weisner sees the bulb giveaway as a way to involve Aurora residents in the city’s Clean City, Green City initiative.
“CFL bulbs use about 75 percent less energy than standard incandescent bulbs and last up to 10 times longer,” Weisner said. “They also produce about 75 percent less heat, so they’re safer to operate and can cut energy costs associated with home cooling.”
Makers of the bulbs also say that using CFLs saves $25 or more in electricity costs over each bulb’s lifetime.
Aurora residents may take advantage of many services at City Hall and the Customer Service Center. Among them are:
At the Customer Service Center, qualifying seniors and disabled persons may fill out forms for the RTA’s “Circuit Permit” for free bus and train rides. Voter registration also is available.
At City Hall, residents may purchase prepaid parking cards for the city’s train station lots on Route 59 and Route 25.
Call (630) 264-INFO (4636) for more information.
Location: Aurora, Illinois
Contact: (630) 264-INFO
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