Congratulations to Ken Koehler for his election to a fourth term as McHenry County Board Chairman!
Transportation

 

  • Led the Charge for Improved Roads Sooner

·        The County borrowed/bonded $50 million so road improvements could be done sooner and at a lower cost (construction costs rise faster than interest rates).

·        The County enjoyed great success with the Federal delegation on the 2005 SAFETEA-LU, which is an authorization for receiving funds for road projects.

·        The widening of Algonquin Road from Randall to Route 47 was completed under budget in 2009.

·        Funding for the widening of Rakow Road has been secured. This project is set to begin in 2010.

  • Made Additional Request for Federal Funds

U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood visited Lake in the Hills in November and got to see the congestion at the intersection of Randall and Algonquin Roads firsthand.  Koehler made the request for $85 million in new Federal Dollars.

 

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