Borderland MLA Josh Guenter is welcoming a series of recent provincial funding announcements that will directly benefit the constituency.

In just the last two weeks, the Progressive Conservative government unveiled planned investments exceeding $16.3 million for various projects and initiatives in Borderland.

Guenter offers YFC - The Station's Sheridan Sawatzky and Marty Falk their Green Team funding for 2020.

$12.9 million has been earmarked for three water-related projects under the government's Climate Resiliency and Damage Prevention Fund. The province will spend $7 million to upgrade St. Mary's Road in the R.M. of Montcalm, $2.9 million to expand storage capacity at the GNS East Pumping Station in the municipality of Rhineland and $2.2 million to remedy drainage issues in downtown Altona.

"The beautiful thing about the way we are approaching this investment is that we the Province are taking one-hundred percent responsibility for funding these projects, meaning that municipal governments are able to re-purpose the money that they had dedicated towards these projects to other priorities," explained Guenter.

Another $3.99 million will be spent on local infrastructure projects.

Chip seal/graded aggregate chip seal work is planned for PTH 14 from east of PTH 32 to PR 306 and on PTH 23 in Morris from Leslie Street to PTH 59 at a cost of $1.49 million. An additional $2.5 million will go to rehabilitation work at various spots along PTH 75 from the U.S. border to PR 201 at Letellier.

Guenter feels this funding is a validation of both municipal and provincial elected officials' efforts to work together for investment in Borderland communities, adding these are critical projects.

"Our economy is growing, our local communities are growing and we need these important investment dollars to be there to ensure that our infrastructure continues to meet the needs of our communities going forward," he said.

In addition, the Province is investing $186,808 in community development projects and organizations in Borderland through its Building Sustainable Communities program

This includes:Dominion City Recreation Accessibility and Insulation Improvements ($75,000)Roseau Crossing Heritage Park Pool Liner Replacement ($56,864)Roseau River Park Inc. Washroom upgrades ($10,000)Rosenfeld Elementary School PAC Develop Natural Playground ($16,826)Emerson Cooperative Community Centre Inc. Equipment and Facility Improvements ($5,328)Municipality of Emerson-Franklin Emerson Park Outdoor Stage & Park Upgrades ($22,790)

As well, another $$77,946 will go to supporting local youth employment via the Province's Green Team Funding program.

This includes:Borderland School Division $7,927Gardens on Tenth $3,095Muse St-Joseph Museum $4,211Youth for Christ (Altona) $10,315Ridgeville Co-op Community Club $1,364Roseau Crossing Heritage Park and Pool $3,509Roseau River Bible Camp $20,630Roseau River Park $2,273Municipality of Rhineland $15,473Town of Altona $5,158Municipality of Emerson-Franklin $3,993

"I think these investments prove positive that our government recognizes the importance of investing in southern Manitoba," said the Tory MLA. "Ours is a fast-growing, dynamic area that will continue to feature prominently in the province and we need those investment dollars to be there and that's what we're doing," added Guenter.

Meantime, the Province announced another $13,750 in Manitoba Heritage Resource Conservation Grants for projects in Borderland.

The list includes:Bergthaler Waisenamt (Altona) $4,150 to replace entry steps and railingEmerson Court House and Town Hall - $3750 to paint exterior trimHerdsman House - $5850 to restore interior partition, build/install wood gutters, restore windows

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Crews will close S. J Street at Division Avenue to S. 3rd Street to install underground utilities this week. After Memorial Day, the contractor will move to N. J Street and install underground utilities in the N. J St. and Division Ave. intersection during weeknights from May 26 30, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

In other areas, crews continue to install track on Martin Luther King Jr. Way from S. 11th St. to S. 10th St., as well as a sewer line on MLK Jr. Way from 6th Avenue to S. 8th St. On N. 1st St., crews continue to install track, the platform for the Stadium District Station, and curb, gutter and sidewalks. On Division Ave., crews are installing track from Yakima Ave. to I St. Commerce Street is closed in both directions between S. 7th St. and I-705 for utility work.

Crews may work on Saturday morning, May 23, at Division and I Street, but otherwise will not work during the Memorial Day weekend. Looking ahead, the contractor plans to install track on the west side of Stadium Way near the I-705 ramp and install a water line on Pacific Avenue north of S. 7th St. after Memorial Day.

COVID-19. The health and safety of all workers on Sound Transits construction sites are of utmost importance to us. Our contractors have primary responsibility for their wellbeing while working on our projects. Sound Transit is actively working with the contractors and construction management teams on all our projects to assure that public health guidelines are being followed.

Construction and traffic restrictions on Commerce Street, Stadium Way, N. 1st Street, Yakima Avenue, Division Avenue, S. J Street, Martin Luther King Jr. Way, S. 7th Street, S. 10th Street, S. 11th Street, and S. 17th Street

Week of May 18

In addition, the contractor continues installing a sewer line on S. 10th St. and MLK Jr. Way. After completing work in this intersection, crews will install the sewer line on S. 10th St. on the west side of MLK Jr. Way to the alley.

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Colton Avenue and Nevada Street in Redlands will be closed from 8 p.m. Friday, May 29, through 5 a.m. Monday, May 29, for work on crossings for the Redlands Passenger Rail Project, the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority reports.

Similar work has been underway since April 13 on Arrowhead Avenue and D Street and is scheduled to begin on 24 hours a day starting on June 8 on Central Avenue,both in San Bernardino

In observance of Memorial Day, there will be no construction activity on Monday, May 25.

The next phase of the project will have crews completing civil work and signal installation at each crossing as well as roadwork activities such as repaving in and around the crossings. This work will require mostly alternating lane closures with the possibility of full closures.

Motorists are advised to plan ahead, leave early and allow extra time to reach your destination.Pedestrian access will be available. All businesses are open and accessible during construction.

LANE CLOSURES

For the next few weeks crews will install storm drain and communication duct bank; install electrical conduit; perform signal work; replace curb, gutter, roadway, driveways and sidewalks, and perform potholing. There will be intermittent lane closures on California Street, Nevada Street, Alabama Street, Colton Avenue, Tennessee Street, Texas Street, Eureka Street, Orange Street, Sixth Street, Seventh Street, Ninth Street, Church Street and University Street. Through traffic/two-way traffic will remain at all times at each location.

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The Highway 191 widening project from north of downtown to the Colorado River continues with work taking place at a variety of locations, including from the Colorado River to Rubicon Trails, where crews have been building a retaining wall to support the shoulder along the highway, as well as for a new sidewalk on the west side.

Signal installation at the highway and 500 West began Tuesday, May 19. Work to improve the shoulder and add width to the road also is taking place in this area.

The middle of the highway is where large sections of pipe for storm drainage are being installed. Storm drain work is also being done on the wetlands section, and from 500 West to Cermak Street.

Businesses in the area might expect temporary water shut-offs as some lines will have to be moved to accommodate the storm drains. They will be notified in advance.

The first application of new pavement from 500 West to 400 North is expected to occur soon, and work to improve the shoulder and install curbs and gutters on the west side of Highway 191 also will take place on the $20.5 million project.

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The roof on your home is the first line of defense against the elements of nature, such as high winds, heavy rain, sleet, and snow. Conducting a complete inspection-inside and out-each spring can help avoid costly roof repair Pittsburgh-PA later on. In addition, any reputable roofing contractor Pittsburgh-PA will come check out your roof for free. Look for these key danger signals that indicate your roof is not adequately protecting your home:

A roof inspection in Pittsburgh-PA should start with a check for leaks in the attic. This can occur and be most obvious after heavy, driving rains. Also walk through each room of the house and inspect walls and ceilings. Ceiling spots can be another warning sign your roof needs repairs. And peeling of interior or exterior paint or wallpaper, sometimes from excessive moisture or high humidity, can be a sign of possible inadequate attic ventilation. If more ventilation is needed, it can be relatively easy and inexpensive to install-even if you are not ready to new roofing Pittsburgh-PA.

The most common leak sources on the outside include cracks in flashing around the chimney and vents, or worn-out, decayed, or missing shingles. Check your gutters for debris, including granules in the gutter. If you find an excessive number of granules, it may indicate aging shingles that should be replaced. While up there, check for any missing, cracked, or curled shingles. These should be replaced quickly to avoid structural damage to your roof deck and the interior of your home. If any shingles are blistered, decayed or dirty looking, they need to be replaced, too.

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LOWELL, Mich. A group of neighbors say their Lowell homes are constantly flooded. They believe the issue is tied to a local nursing home and the lack of storm drains nearby.

Three homeowners say their basements flood every time it rains. Another says his yard is always filled with water, but his crawl space only gets damp.

All of the homes are adjacent to Laurels of Kent, a nursing home in Lowell.

"We're getting run-off off their parking lot and roof that's coming in, just flooding our yards," said Doug Krause, one homeowner.

The problem has been an issue for a decade for some of the residents, but it was always manageable. Now, they are dealing with water dozens of time each year, which they attribute to the newly re-capped parking lot at the nursing home. The organization re-paved on top of the existing lot, which did not require any permits.

"They changed the pitch on the parking lot when they repaved it last year to lean towards us now. In all fairness, there is not a city drain until a block down this way, so there is no storm sewer back in their parking lot at all," said Krause.

Residents say they have flooded about 8 times within the past year or so, with the worst happening since November.

"I'm concerned for the foundation primarily and then the black mold issue, if I have one," said Amy Marsman. "Also, what if I ever wanted to sell my home? I could never sell that knowing that this happens. That just wouldn't be fair."

All of their homes flooded earlier this week with the heavy rainfall. It still has not dried out days later.

"Whenever I see heavy rain forecast, it always makes me a little uneasy," said Melody Kastanek. "If it ends up here, it's going to be in my basement."

We reached out to Laurels of Kent about the problem. They provided this statement:

"The Laurels of Kent, like many business owners and homeowners in the City of Lowell and Kent County, have been dealing with the effects of the recent heavy rains and unprecedented levels of ground water. Unfortunately, the collection of water on the Laurels of Kent property and the surrounding properties has been an on-going issue for years. The lack of City storm infrastructure near the properties is the primary problem, as the area relies on surface draining to a nearby creek. All the properties in question contribute to the buildup of water with their watershed from roofs, gutters and yards. In an effort to improve the conditions, over the years we have explored solutions to the drainage issues on our property and our neighbors properties. Specifically, we have paid to connect the neighbors low lying areas along the property line to one of our yard drains. Although this has improved the drainage problems, without City storm infrastructure, the issue will likely continue during heavy periods of precipitation. We certainly share the frustrations of our neighbors."

We reached out to the city of Lowell, who said the matter is purely a civil issue. They added the infrastructure for the drains is already in place and has been for several decades.

Marsman, who receives the bulk of the water, called the FOX 17 Problem Solvers in hopes of receiving help. She says she has exhausted every avenue, including allowing the nursing home to install a pump that runs off her electricity.

"I'm doing everything that I possibly can do, and I don't know what else that I can do," said Marsman.

Marsman has also considered hiring a lawyer, but says the fees were too high. It included $10,000 base pay, which did not include hiring an engineer or additional lawyer fees.

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Who is a Roofer?

A roofer is someone who keeps the specialty of roof constructionand repair. Roofing contractor oversees the entire roofing process in bothresidential and commercial construction.

They properly inspect construction projects and ensure that theroofing is in accordance with the design.

In addition, roofs determine materials, substrates and auxiliariesused to install the roof. Other roofing decisions include traces, beams andrafters

Your Edmonton roofing contractor can set up a new roof or repairan old one, as well as repair and replace gutters. Good roofers in Edmonton need to be able to inspect roofs and gutters at once to evaluatedamage caused by a natural disaster or other occasion, and also you have to becapable of without delay estimating the necessary roof repairs. Some roofingcompanies in Edmonton specialize in specific types of roofing, such as tile ormetal, so make sure one you are interested in works with the materials you haveor desire.

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New York state homeowners are busy with their spring maintenance projects, both inside and outside the house. Now that warm weather is here, take a close look at your gutters. Not only will your gutters need a good cleaning to rid them of the debris that's accumulated over the winter, it may also be time for repairs.

Your gutter system is integral to diverting water from the roof of your house and keeping it from backing up where it can cause damage. Gutters that are correctly installed and maintained will protect your home from landscape erosion, basement flooding, and damage to your home's foundation.

Here's why installing, cleaning, and repairing your gutters is more than just a DIY weekend project and better left to an experienced gutter contractor.

1. Protect Your Home Investment

The elements can be hard on your home, with rain being at the top of the list when it comes to damage that can quickly amount to huge repair bills. To protect your home, gutters need to be properly positioned and installed in the right location to prevent water from pooling around the foundation or backing up into the roof system of your home. Hiring a pro guarantees that gutters are installed correctly the first time, using quality materials.

2. Experience and Knowledge

Leave the guesswork to an expert. After assessing your home, a qualified contractor will know where to install gutters and downspouts to ensure that your home is protected from water damage to your property.

Professional contractors have the expertise and skills needed to install the right gutters depending on your budget and the best type of gutter for your home. Types of gutters will vary depending on roofing eaves and the material that's most appropriate for your home, such as aluminum, steel, or vinyl. Gutter contractors have expert advice when it comes to choosing between sectional gutters or the functionality of using durable and low-risk seamless metal.

Need help installing or cleaning gutters? Hire a gutter contractor in New York state.

3. The Right Equipment and Tools

Why put yourself at risk with a fall or other injury when it comes to your gutters? If you don't have the right ladder to safely reach the roof, or aren't confident with your balance and mobility, you put yourself in jeopardy.

Whether it's installation or gutter cleaning and repair, contractors have the right equipment and tools to get the job done quickly and safely.

4. How To Hire A Pro

When it's time for gutter installation or cleaning, it's important that you find the right professional for the job. Use these tips to hire the right gutter contractor:

For the best results when it comes to installation, cleaning, and repairs, call a HomeAdvisor gutter contractor in New York state.

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Maryland has been off to a warm, wet spring. While that's great for plant life, it probably means your gutters are in need of a good cleaning. Though the job may seem easy enough to DIY, gutter installation and maintenance are best left to the pros. Here's why.

Be Wary Of Seams

If you're installing your own gutters, chances are you're shopping for sectional models. Whether made from stainless steel, vinyl, or aluminum, the smallest seam can wreak havoc on your roof, siding and foundation. That's why installation is best left to the pros. They can even access preferred seamless metals for extra protection.

Trust Expert Opinions

As it turns out, there are a lot of factors to deciding the right gutters for your home: budget, climate and even your roof's eaves. Trust a gutter contractor to weigh in with the proper knowledge and expertise to advise you on the best way to go.

Need a gutter contractor? Find a professional in your area.

Keep 'Em Clean

While cleaning your gutters seems easy enough, it's better to play it safe. You need to have the right ladder to reach a second-story roof, for example. And, it needs to be done right to ensure your system continues to work properly. You can even enlist a pro to install gutter guards, which can help reduce the frequency of cleaning.

How To Hire A Gutter Contractor

Before you hire someone for the job, we recommend vetting at least three contractors. Ask them for quotes and referencesand then reach out to those references! Discuss your options so you can make a decision about the best system for your home and budget.

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NOON FRIDAY, MAY 15

Weather permitting, bridge inspections will be conducted on the following structures during the week of May 18, 2020.

The work will take place between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Traffic will be restricted to a single lane in each direction to allow the inspectors safe access to the bridge structures.

Any questions and concerns may be directed to Nils Jordahl at 630-584-1170.

For all Kane County traffic advisories, visit the Traffic Alerts Page of the KDOT website.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 13

Culvert replacement work is scheduled to begin the week of May 18, 2020 on Silver Glen Road Bridge over Virgil Ditch No. 2, located about three-quarters of a mile east of Illinois Route 47.

The anticipated duration for the culvert replacement work is five months. Work will consist of the demolition of the existing culvert and replacement with new box culvert, reconstruction of approach roadway, resurfacing, earthwork, restoration, guardrail, and all other work necessary to complete the project.

The section of Silver Glen Road between Burlington Road and Illinois Route 47 will be closed during the duration of this project for the safety of the workers and motoring public.

There will be a detour re-routing traffic using Burlington Road, Empire Road, and Illinois Route 47. Motorists will be asked to follow the posted detour signs. Only local traffic will still be permitted within the road closure.

All bicyclists and pedestrians are advised to avoid the use of the area during construction for the safety of both the workers and the residents.

Motorists should expect delays while traveling through the work areas and should add additional time to their commutes. Motorists may want to consider the use of alternate routes while this work is being completed.

A reminder it is illegal for drivers to talk on a cell phone while driving through a highwayconstruction work zone.

Questions and concerns may be directed to David Sitko at 630-313-0754.

For all Kane County traffic advisories, visit the Traffic Alerts Page of the KDOT website.

NOON SUNDAY, MAY 3

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Traffic will be shifted to a single lane configuration, north and southbound Kirk Road and eastbound and westbound Fabyan Parkway beginning the week of May 4, 2020 weather permitting.

The lane closures will last about two weeks.

The shift will push traffic into one lane in all directions in order to prepare and pour the permanent concrete pavement. The shift in traffic will allow workers safe access in order to continue staged construction operations.

The work is part of the overall intersection reconstruction improvement project, located on Fabyan Parkway from Kingsland Drive to Paramount Parkway, and on Kirk Road about 1,500 feet north and south of the intersection.

Additional turn lanes and through lanes will increase safety and improve traffic operations of the intersection.

The anticipated completion date for the project is Sept. 30, 2020. The work consists of tree removal and replacement, earth excavation, storm sewer and drainage structures, water main relocation, hot-mix asphalt pavement, concrete pavement and sidewalk, curb and gutter installation, traffic signal modernization and lighting, shared use path and landscape restoration.

Since this improvement is at an existing busy intersection, longer-than-normal traffic delays are expected during construction.

The temporary daily lane closures and flaggers will be in place primarily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Motorists may want to consider the use of alternate routes while this work is being completed.

Questions and concerns may be directed to Ken Mielke at 630-406-7172.

1PM MONDAY, APRIL 20

Paving work at the intersection of Randall Road at Weld Road/U.S. Route 20 will resume this week with asphalt milling, weather permitting.

Crews will be working between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Paving operations will immediately follow asphalt milling and are estimated to be completed within two weeks, weather permitting.

Remaining work comprised of traffic signal work, striping, ramp, and site restoration on Randall and Weld Roads is anticipated to be completed by June 2020.

As the Randall Road / U.S. Route 20 intersection is a very busy interchange, longer than normal traffic delays should be expected once construction resumes. Motorists should expect long delays while traveling through the work areas and add additional time to their commutes.

Questions and concerns may be directed to David Boesch at 630-584-1170.

For all Kane County traffic advisories, visit the Traffic Alerts Page of the KDOT website.

9:45AM THURSDAY, APRIL 16

Repair work on the Fabyan Parkway over the Fox Bridge will resume the week of April 20, 2020 with this stage anticipated to be completed by mid-June, dependent upon the weather and other construction conditions.

Work will consist of deck replacement, light pole cleaning and painting, and bridge structural repair and maintenance.

Overall, bridge construction work will be done in stages. The next stage will be deck paving, which will reduce traffic on Fabyan Parkway to one lane each direction with periodic reduction of traffic to one way traffic as concrete trucks arrive and depart the bridge for an anticipated period starting April 22 to April 24 or later.

During concrete delivery, traffic will be down to one lane traveling one way, controlled by flaggers.

Subsequent stages will include daily staging of Fabyan Parkway to one lane of traffic in each direction until the project is completed.

Motorists are to be cautious and be alert for new lane configurations as well as equipment on the bridge and workers walking within the work zone.

As this portion of Fabyan Parkway can experience heavy traffic, longer than normal traffic delays are expected during construction. Motorists should expect delays while traveling through the work areas and add additional time to their commutes

Questions and concerns regarding this work may be directed to KDOT Project Manager David Boesch at 630-845-7875 or boeschdavid@co.kane.il.us.

For all Kane County traffic advisories, visit the Traffic Alerts Page of the KDOT website.

8:45AM WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15

The annual Kane County Pavement Marking Program will complete contract work the week of April 13, 2020.

The work shall include installation of urethane pavement markings onto 10 miles of county highways as indicated on the map below.

They include:

The countys typical process is to apply paint pavement markings annually on the majority of the countys rural highways and the more durable urethane pavement marking to the high-volume county highways.

This pavement marking project will improve the visibility of the lane markings for the motoring public. The work is anticipated to be completed by the end of May, weather dependent.

Temporary daily lane closures will be required from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday to safely accomplish this work.

Lane closures are scheduled to start in the north end of the county, working their way south until all necessary lane lines have been re-striped. The north to south progression may change as weather impacts may dictate alternate striping sequences.

Temporary flagger control of intersections will be required along the entire route in order to safely accomplish the required work. Please watch for workers, equipment on the roadway and shoulders, anticipate increased travel times and exercise caution while traveling in freshly painted areas.

Questions or concerns may be directed to Matt Schumacher at 630-762-2744.

For all Kane County traffic advisories, visit the Traffic Alerts Page of the KDOT website.

9:48AM THURSDAY, APRIL 9

Silver Glen Road bridge work back in December.

Construction work at the Silver Glen Road over Otter Creek Bridge, located west of Randall Road, is scheduled to begin the week of April 13, 2020.

The remaining work, comprised of bridge milling and overlay as well as miscellaneous site work, will be done under daily lane closures.

The expected duration of work is about two months.

The contractor will be using both roadway shoulders along the bridge to temporarily store vehicles and equipment during the working hours of 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The bridge milling and overlay process may have portions of the bridge that are closed past 5 p.m., in order to let material cure.

During this time, travel over the bridge will be one lane in each direction, for the duration of this process. Motorists and bicyclists are to be cautious and be alert for equipment within the roadway shoulder areas and the workers walking within these areas.

All bicyclists and pedestrians are advised to avoid the use of the area during construction, for the safety of both the workers and the residents.

As always, KDOT officials remind drivers that it is illegal to talk on a cell phone in a highway construction work zone.

Questions and concerns may be directed to David Sitko at 630-313-0754.

For all Kane County traffic advisories, visit the Traffic Alerts Page of the KDOT website.

Sidewalk repairs and other miscellaneous activities are under way at the intersection of Randall Road and Stearns Road/McDonald Road, as well as the intersection of McDonald Road and Briargate Drive.

Drivers should expect temporary daily lane closures of outside through lanes and outside right turn lanes, with flaggers directing trafficfor the safety of the workers and the travelling public between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m.

The work may take up to one month to complete.

KDOTs annual resufarcing program is scheduled to begin the week of Monday, April 13.

Construction work hours will be from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, requiring temporary daily lane closures and flaggers directing traffic for the safety of the workers and the travelling public.

The resurfacing process is part of KDOTs annual maintenance to increase the longevity of county roads.

The program will consist of milling and resurfacing, structure adjustments, curb and gutter replacement work on portions of roads, guardrail replacement, and application of pavement markings. This work is anticipated to take about six months to complete.

Listed below are the portions of roads to be resurfaced with curb and gutter replacement noted.

The above-mentioned roads will remain open during construction, but may include temporary daily lane closures and flaggers, primarily on Orchard and Randall Road and on Big Timber, Plank, and Huntley Road.

8:20AM THURSDAY, MARCH 26

Kane Countys Division of Transportation continues to make improvements while traffic is light during the COVID-19 emergency.

Traffic signal equipment upgrades are scheduled for 29 intersections along Fabyan Parkway, Orchard and Randall Roads from Mill Creek Drive east to Raddant Road, and Mill Street south to Jericho Road, starting the week of March 30, weather permitting.

The work will be conducted in two stages and is anticipated to be completed by midMay 2021.

The improvements will involve removal and modification of traffic signals and street lights, handicap ramps and pedestrian crossings.

Stage one work, which will include upgrades to sidewalk, pedestrian crossings, and new traffic signal foundations taking three to four weeks at each intersection and may result in temporary daytime lane closures and disruptions of traffic at the intersections.

Work will be done during the hours of 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, weather permitting, and will start at Fabyan Parkway and Mill Creek Drive and Fabyan Parkway and Branson Drive. Work will then proceed east.

Below are the 29 intersections that will be improved and are listed from north to south. This list is for informational purposes only, and does not represent the order of work:

The second stage of work will involve the removal of existing traffic signal mast arms and the installation of a yellowflashing phase signal heads to the existing traffic signals at all locations.

This work will require the temporary shutdown of traffic signals with the control of the intersections replaced by fourway stop signs for about four to six hours per intersection.

During this work phase, traffic traveling through the intersections shall experience longer than normal traffic delays. Additional press releases will be provided to the public before the second phase begins, warning them of this upcoming work.

Motorists should expect delays during the first stage of the work and are encouraged to pay attention to temporary lanes closures and flaggers around the work area. Motorists may want to consider seeking alternate routes during the second stage portion of the traffic signal upgrades.

Any questions or concerns may be directed to David Boesch with the Kane County Division of Transportation at 630-5841170.

For all Kane County traffic advisories, visit the Traffic Alerts Page of the KDOT website.

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