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News and Events
The Public Hearing was held on December 6th at Village Baptist Church located at 515 S. Frontenac Street in Aurora Illinois 60504. IDOT provided a project status update, presenting the preferred alternative, presenting the 4(f) De Minimis Impact document regarding impacts to the Fox Valley Park District and obtained public input. The meeting was conducted in an open house format. Interested persons were able to visit anytime between 4:00 and 8:00 pm. All comments received by December 20th, 2011 become part of the Public Hearing Record.
A Community Advisory Group (CAG) Meeting was held on Thursday, November 17, 2011 at the Village Baptist Church, 515 S. Frontenac Street, Aurora, Illinois 60504. The purpose of the meeting was to provide an update on status of the US 34 at EJ&E Grade Separation Project, summarize the Second Public Meeting, summarize the Alternatives that have been carried forward and been under consideration since that meeting, present the Preferred Alternative, present the 4(f) De Minimis Document for impacted Park District Land and review the Project's next steps. The meeting was conducted from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Consistent with previous CAG meetings, the public wasinvited to attend as observers of the proceedings.
The Second Public Meeting was held on March 10, 2011 at the Village Baptist Church, located at 515 S. Frontenac Street, Aurora Illinois 60504. The purpose of the meeting was to present the Project Problem Statement, Purpose and Need, and details for the grade separation alternatives that have been under study for this project as well as to solicit public input and ideas. The meeting was conducted in an open house format. Interested persons were able to visit anytime between 4:00 and 8:00 p.m. Attendees had the opportunity to view an audio-visual presentation, review exhibits, provide comments and meet with IDOT and study team representatives on a one-on-one basis.
First Public Meeting – A Big Success
The First Public Meeting took place on March 30, 2010. Member of the community, public officials, and the new media were introduced to the project and the process; and were able to share their knowledge of the area and discuss concerns with the Project Team
IDOT to Study Ogden Avenue EJ&N/CN Grade Separation in Aurora
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is initiating the Ogden Avenue EJ&N/CN Grade Separation Phase I Planning and Environmental Study.
Citizen Advisory Group will Influence Decisions
Interaction with potentially affected communities is important for ensuring that IDOT proposals are consistent with community goals and objectives. |
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