The City of St. Charles will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the Red Gate Bridge on Thursday, Aug. 25 at 10 a.m. The ceremony will take place on Route 31 at Red Gate Road.
The new bridge will extend Red Gate Road across the Fox River to Route 25 and help knit the east and west sides of northern St. Charles, while reducing traffic on Main Street. In addition to a car deck to accommodate vehicular traffic, the bridge will feature a pedestrian walkway that will connect to existing trails on either side of the river. “We are glad to get construction underway,” said Mayor Donald DeWitte. “The bridge will alleviate traffic congestion and improve the quality of life for residents of St. Charles.”
The total budget for the bridge project is $30 million. Funding comes from grants, monies that already have been set aside for the project, and a bond issuance. No new taxes are needed to fund this project. “Now is the time to proceed with this project. The current economy is optimal for moving ahead and constructing the bridge,” said Mark Koenen, Director of Public Works.
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Because parking at the site is limited, anyone planning to attend the ceremony must RSVP at (630) 762-7097 or RedGateBridge@stcharlesil.gov so plans can be made to accommodate all who wish to come out.
For more information, log on to the Red Gate Bridge website at www.redgatebridge.org.
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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 2,100 businesses, consisting of a balanced mix of retailers, restaurants and manufacturing facilities, employ more than 34,200 people. The City of St. Charles was named the “#1 City for Families” by Family Circle Magazine; 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.
