Study Background

In 2004, the City of Aurora and Kane County partnered on roadway improvements to Orchard Road/Kane County Highway 83. To address residents noise concerns, approximately 63,300 square feet of wooden fence was installed along portions of both sides. The fence ranges between nine (9) and twelve (12) feet high and at sixteen (16) years old, is now in a state of significant disrepair. Additionally, with increased truck traffic along Orchard Rd., the wooden fence does not provide adequate noise protection. Any improvements to the fence/noise barrier would need to be shared by both the City of Aurora and Kane County. Negotiations to replace the barriers began in earnest in 2017; the city is set to start construction in 2026.

Project Purpose

The purpose of the project is to improve noise protection for residents living along Orchard Road.

Project Funding

Funding for this project has been identified and allocated to ensure the work can move ahead as planned.

Kane County Grant: $1,018,000

State of Illinois Grant: $800,000

City of Aurora 5th Ward Projects Fund: $600,000

City of Aurora Capital Improvements Fund: $3,582,000

Total: $6,000,000

For any questions or concerns, please email Ward5Project@aurora.il.us so that you can be provided with timely and accurate information. Additionally, the "Questions" tool, located at the bottom of the page, will be monitored regularly.