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Intersection of S. Kirk Rd & Illinois Avenue Closed

Water Main Repair

Beginning Feb. 28, 2023, the intersection of South Kirk Road and Illinois Avenue is closed, and northbound Kirk Road is reduced to one lane. The closures are needed to repair a broken water main and restore the road. A posted detour to access Illinois Avenue will route traffic to 38th and Ohio avenues. Work is expected to be complete in early March.

Drivers should expect traffic delays and are encouraged to take alternate routes. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Temporary Road Closures Scheduled Due to Weekend Events in St. Charles

Sept. 16, 17 & 18

The St. Charles Police Department wants residents and those traveling through St. Charles to know of a few upcoming road detours beginning Friday, Sept. 16, 2022. Road closures are needed to accommodate two parades and the Fox Valley Marathon, all happening this weekend.

Friday, Sept. 16, 2022
Main Street/IL Rt. 64 will be closed between IL Rt. 25 east of the river to 7th Street on the west side of the river for the St. Charles East Homecoming parade. Police will implement a detour route beginning at 12:45 p.m. through approximately 1:30 p.m.: 

Extra Police Patrols out July 4th

In addition to extra officers working to help direct traffic and assist pedestrians crossing the roadways during the annual 4th of July fireworks celebration, the St. Charles police department advised they also will have additional patrols out specifically seeking impaired motorists. The safety campaign will run from June 16 through the early-morning hours of July 5 to encompass three summer weekends leading up to and after Independence Day.