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Kifowit Hosts IDOT Project Information Meeting

PHOTO (left to right): Ken Schroth from the City of Aurora, State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, Tony Quigley from Illinois Department of Transportation.


AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, hosted an IDOT update on local construction projects this past Thursday, February 20th.  This event was a part of her Third Thursday Speaker series which are held at the Aurora Public Library Eola Branch.  Approximately 35 people attended the meeting which included representatives from the City of Aurora and the Illinois Department of Transportation.  Ken Schroth, from the City of Aurora, provided an update on the Eola Widening Project as well as improvements that will be made to New York Street.  Tony Quigley, from IDOT, was present to answer questions from residents in regards to the Canadian National Railway overpass on Ogden Avenue.  Quigley also was able to discuss plans for the IL Route 59 project and the US Route 30 project.  

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“I want to provide my constituents with every chance to become informed about projects impacting them and their community.  This IDOT update was a prime opportunity.” Kifowit said, “I am pleased that residents were able to leave this meeting with a better understanding of current and future construction projects in the area.  In the end, the progress of local infrastructure projects such as these will help move our community and economy forward.” 

Residents were given two websites to reference when seeking more information on the projects.  The City of Aurora has created http://www.eastnewyorkstreet.com/ and the IL Department of Transportation maintains http://www.dot.state.il.us/projects.html to keep residents updated on the status of these projects.

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For more information, please contact Rep. Kifowit’s constituent service office at 630-585-1308, email Stephanie.Kifowit@att.net, or visit www.ILDistrict84.com.

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