During the current phase of the Charles Miller Road
Improvement Project (Phase 1), construction activities will be occurring within
the Fox River’s banks
These activities include the construction and use of a causeway, barges, and cofferdams. The causeway is anticipated to extend from both shorelines toward the center of the river leaving a center clear span of 128 feet. As a result of this construction, typical snowmobile routes over the frozen river will be impacted by the construction activities. As a reminder, snowmobile traffic is prohibited through the City of McHenry’s Miller’s Riverfront Park.
All snowmobile traffic is encouraged to avoid the construction site during this winter season. Construction zones pose several features that can be hidden by snow, such as obstructions and sudden drop-offs. It is expected that the limited river access will remain in effect for the entire winter season.
The Charles Miller Road Improvement Project is scheduled to be substantially complete in the Fall of 2013, and will widen and reconstruct Charles J. Miller Road from 1300 feet east of Green Street to River Road and River Road from Emerald Court and Black Partridge Avenue. The project will also include the construction of a new two-lane bridge over the Fox River to supplement the existing bridge.
To learn more about this project, ask questions, and follow the progress of the project, visit the Project website/ where you can sign up for email updates.
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at www.facebook.com/pages/Charles-Miller-Road-Improvement-Project/247800808679001
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