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Crane Lift:
840 N Michigan
On Saturday, April 4, a crane lift will take place at 840 N Michigan to replace rooftop units. During the lift, the following streets and sidewalks will be closed from 8am - 4pm on 4/4:
- Pearson St, from Rush St to Tower Ct
- North sidewalk on Pearson St. from Tower Ct to Michigan Ave
Flaggers and signage will be in place at the corner of Rush St and Pearson St, and at the corner of Chicago Ave and Tower Ct to notify motorists and pedestrians of the closures ahead. In the event of inclement weather on Saturday, April 4, this lift will be rescheduled to a future date.
777 N Michigan
From April 10 - 12, a crane lift will take place at 777 N Michigan Ave. Although this lift will be in the 2nd Ward, closures could affect residents nearby in the 42nd Ward. The following streets will be closed at the listed times:
- Friday, April 10 at midnight - Sunday, April 12 at 5pm
- Michigan Ave, between Superior St and Chicago Ave
- Saturday, April 11, from 6am - 6pm
- Chicago Ave, between Rush St and Mies Van Der Rohe Way
- Sunday, April 12, from 7am - noon
- Chicago Ave, between Rush St and Mies Van Der Rohe Way
The crane will be fully disassembled by 5pm on Sunday, April 12, at which time any and all remaining street closures will be lifted. During the closures, flaggers will be in place at the following intersections:
- Chicago Ave & Rush St
- Chicago Ave & Mies Van Der Rohe Way
- Superior St & Michigan Ave
- Pearson St & Michigan Ave
Canal St Reconstruction
On the evening of Tuesday, April 7, surface work will be performed overnight on the west side of the street near 130 N Canal St. During the work, Canal St, between Adams St and Monroe St, will be closed from 8pm on 4/7 - 5am on 4/8. The remaining closures on the east half of Canal St, between Adams and Madison, remain, and parking on Canal, between Adams and Madison, will be prohibited. Two lanes on the west side of Canal St will be maintained for northbound traffic. These closures will last until late 2026. Pedestrian traffic will be maintained on the west side of Canal St, and access to driveways and commercial loading zones will be maintained. Construction noise may be louder than usual during this overnight work.
Bridge Closures:
The following bridges will be closed next week to conduct testing in advance of the summer boating season. Motorists and pedestrians will be redirected while each bridge is closed. Please see the upcoming closures below:
- Washington Street Bridge (overnight)
- Thursday, April 9 at 11:59pm - Friday, April 10 at 5am
- Wells Street Bridge (overnight)
- Saturday, April 11 at 11:59pm - Sunday, April 12 at 5am
Bally's Utility Work - Grand Avenue
To prepare for the new permanent Bally's Casino, utility work will be completed on Grand Ave in River North. As a result of this construction, Grand Ave, between Union Ave and Kingsbury St, will be reduced to one lane in each direction. These closures will be in place until May 2026.
Ohio / Ontario Feeder Ramp
As reported in a previous Reilly Report, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is completing phase 3 of its work on the Ohio / Ontario Street Feeder Ramps. The project is anticipated to be completed in summer 2026. IDOT's press release on these closures can be found here.
Lake Street Bascule Bridge Construction Update
Work continues on the Lake Street Bascule Bridge. The sidewalk on the southwest corner of the bridge will remain closed until summer 2026.The Lake Street Bascule Bridge is expected to re-open by spring 2028. For the detour map, click here (note: the Canal St detour listed is no longer in effect).
Bridge Construction Updates
As reported in a past Reilly Report, construction continues on several downtown bridges, and Alderman Reilly has expressed his frustration with CDOT for a lack of coordination and planning. The State Street Bridge is now open, and the approximate completion date for the Chicago Avenue Bridge is January 2027, and the Lake Street Bridge will be completed by spring 2028.
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