Street 'Rejuvenation' Gets Underway At 30 St. Charles Sites

ST. CHARLES, Ill. – Weather permitting, St. Charles Public Works crews will be rejuvenating streets at 30 city sites starting next week.

Roads will remain open during the process, local officials confirmed Thursday. The rejuvenation process involves applying asphalt sealing liquid that helps keep water from penetrating the asphalt, they said. Less water means less freeze and thaw damage, which prevents future cracks and potholes.

After the sealing is performed, sand will be applied to the road surfaces for traction, and the excess will be swept up within a day or two.

For more information, including a map of the 30 rejuvenation locations, visit the St. Charles website or contact Civil Engineer Ken Jay at 630-377-4418 or kjay@stcharlesil.gov.

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