17/02/11 at 6:53 a.m

By: Brian Slodysko

A mile long bike path has been approved by the village council of Downers Grove, Illinois. The I-88 Central DuPage Bikeway path will be constructed along 31st Street and will run East-West between Highland Avenue and Meyers Road. Costs are expected to be roughly $825,000 such that 75% of expenses will be covered by federal transportation grants. Construction is carded to be complete by 2013. To read more about project specifications and hopes for the future bike paths, click here.

Source: Trib Local Downers Grove

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