The City of St. Charles is exploring how to best address the deteriorating Indiana Street pedestrian bridge, a structure with over a century of history.

Originally built in 1904 for factory workers, the bridge now serves as a convenient link for cyclists and pedestrians crossing the Fox River.

Key points worth noting:

• Recent inspections reveal the bridge is in poor condition.

• The current structure fails to meet modern safety standards.

• City officials are considering potential courses of action in a recent Government Services Committee meeting.

An engineering firm will soon conduct a thorough structural evaluation, present options to city officials and residents and potentially assist in possible grant funding for construction.

Read more in this Shaw Local article.

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