Anyone navigating the streets of Aurora may have noticed a significant increase in roadwork, as reported by the city's latest announcement. With up to 100 active work zones lurking around every corner on a typical day, city staffers are putting in the hard yards to ease the impacts these construction sites might have on everyday commutes.
The traffic engineering team is diving deep into plan reviews and on-the-ground strategies, aiming to ensure safety and regulatory compliance, while also striving to keep street and lane closures to a bare minimum, only there's a catch, despite their best-laid plans, mother nature, special events, and the unexpected continue to throw wrenches in the works causing occasional delays and commuter headaches, according to the City of Aurora.
For those who prefer to stay ahead of the curve, Aurora offers a weekly "Road Construction Roundup" straight to your inbox, detailing updates and adjustments to help keep your travels as smooth as possible.
Finding alternative routes just got easier with Aurora's launch of a new interactive map, a hub for road travelers that includes a real-time overview of street maintenance, transportation, and utility work alongside development projects that could affect your drive, you can now plan your travels with far more precision than before, just visit the provided link to check out this new tool.
