Film Notice in the Loop
On Saturday, April 3, from 5pm to 7pm, Vladimir Lisinac Production will be filming scenes for a movie at 150 East Wacker Drive. During the filming, the sidewalk on the north side of Wacker Drive, between North Michigan and North Stetson will be closed.
In order to park essential vehicles, parking at the following locations will be prohibited during the filming:
- East side of North Stetson, from Wacker Drive to 319 North Stetson
- West side of North Stetson, from 212 North Stetson to 220 North Stetson
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact J.E. Hertel (Location Manager) at 917-332-7782 or Justin Jones (On-site Coordinator) at 312-632-4393.
MCI Infrastructure Relocation in Streeterville
Starting Monday, April 5, MCI will be relocating conduits on the west side of St. Clair Street, between East Superior and East Huron. Work hours will be 8am-5pm.
The project includes infrastructure trenching in the street. Throughout the project, St. Clair Street, from East Superior to East Huron will be reduced to one lane of traffic. MCI will have traffic control on St. Clair Street at East Huron and East Superior.
This project is expected to be completed mid-April 2021 (weather dependent).
Lower Harbor Service Drive Restoration
Starting Monday, April 5, Lendlease will begin resurfacing Lower Harbor Service Drive, between Harbor Drive and Lake Shore Drive. At the beginning of the project, the covered pedestrian walkway will be dismantled.
During the project, access to 195 N Harbor’s parking garage will be maintained. Lendlease will have traffic control on-site throughout the project. Work is expedited to be completed by mid-July (weather dependent).
Bridge Testing in the Loop
The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) will continue to test and repair bridges in anticipation of the Spring Boat Run. A full schedule and detour routes can be found below.
Van Buren Street Bridge: Monday, April 5, from 9:30 to 2:30 p.m.
- Detour Westbound Traffic: Van Buren, Franklin, Madison, Clinton, Van Buren
Dearborn Street Bridge: Wednesday, April 7, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Detour Northbound Traffic: Dearborn, Wacker, State, Kinzie, Dearborn
Television Filming Notice in River North
On Thursday, April 8, from 10am to 1am, Universal Television will be filming a scene at Gene & Georgetti located at 500 North Franklin Street. During the filming, parking will be prohibited at the following locations:
- Both sides of Franklin, from Grand to Hubbard
- Both sides of Illinois, from Wells to Orleans
- South side of Grand, from Orleans to Wells
There will be a full closure of Franklin, from Grand to Hubbard from 7pm to 11:30pm. Additionally, there will be intermittent traffic control on Illinois, from Wells to Orleans during the filming.
Power Filming in the Loop
On Thursday, April 8, from 1:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Power will be filming a scene for an upcoming TV show at 100 East Balbo Drive. In order to park essential vehicles, parking will be restricted at the following locations:
- Both sides of Balbo, from Michigan to Lake Shore Drive
- Both sides of 8th, from Michigan to State
- Both sides of 9th, from Michigan to State
- East side of S. Wabash, from 8th to 11th
There will be a full closure of Balbo, from Michigan to Columbus from 12:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Additionally, there will be intermittent closures of Balbo, between Michigan and Lake Shore Drive, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
If you have any questions or concerns, pleaser call Brady Breen (Location Manager) at 773-277-8806 or Antonio Arcely (On-site Coordinator) at 773-277-8728.
Tower Crane Jump: 300 N Michigan
On Friday, April 9 to Sunday, April 11, there will be crane jump at 300 North Michigan Avenue. During the jump, the following will be closed:
- curb lane/sidewalk on the west of Michigan, from a point 90' north of Wacker Place to a point 50' north thereof
There will be barricades, detour signs, and traffic control in-place throughout the lift.
Helicopter Lift: 111 East Chestnut
On Saturday, April 10, from 9am-11am, there will be a helicopter lift at 111 East Chestnut Street. During the lift, the following will be closed to vehicular and pedestrian traffic:
- Michigan, from Delaware to Chicago
- Pearson, from Rush to Mies Van Der Rohe
- Chestnut, from Rush to Mies Van Der Rohe
There will be barricades, detour signs, and police officers on-site through the lift.
Crane Lift: 900 North Michigan
On Friday, April 16 to Sunday, April 18, there will be a crane lift at 900 North Michigan Avenue. During the lift, North Rush, between East Delaware and East Walton will be closed to vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
Throughout the project, barricades, detour signs, and traffic control will be on-site.
Crane Lift: Galter Pavilion
Northwestern Hospital will conduct crane lifts at Galter Pavilion during the following dates:
- Thursday, April 22 to Sunday, April 25
- Thursday, June 17 to Sunday, June 20
During both lifts, the following will be closed:
- curb lane on the south side of Huron, from St. Clair to the first driveway west thereof (approximately 200')
- sidewalk on the south side of Huron, from St. Clair to the first driveway west thereof (approximately 200')
They will have barricades and flaggers in-place throughout the lifts.
RCN Infrastructure Relocation
In early March, began to relocate conduits on St. Clair Street, from Erie Street to Illinois Street. Work hours will be 8am-5pm.
The project includes infrastructure trenching in the street and on the sidewalk. There will be intermittent lane and sidewalk closures throughout the project. RCN will have barricades, traffic control, and detour signs in place during the project. Two-way traffic will be maintained throughout the project.
This project is expected to be completed at the beginning of May 2021 (weather dependent).
CDOT Resurfacing Project in River North
Starting in mid-March 2021, the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) will begin resurfacing North Wells Street, from West Chicago Avenue to West Illinois Street. This project includes ADA ramp improvements and curb repairs.
There will be intermittent traffic lane closures as needed. The project is expected to be finished by June 2021.
South Water Street Viaduct Replacement
Starting in mid-March 2021, the Chicago Department of Transportation will begin demolition of the South Water Street Viaduct, between Lower Beaubien Court and Stetson Street. Work hours will be 8am-8pm, daily.
This project is expected to take two years to complete (weather dependent).
354 North Union Construction
At the beginning of April 2021, the Onni Group will begin construction of a 33 story residential building with 373 units. Work hours will be 8am-8pm, daily.
Parking will be prohibited on North Union, from West Kinzie to the cul-de-sac west thereof throughout the project. All construction equipment and vehicles will be staged on the Onni Group’s property. This project will take approximately two years to complete.
Crane Lift: 20 South Clark Street
On Friday, April 9 to Sunday, April 11 there will be a crane lift at 20 South Clark Street. Work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. During the lift, South Clark Street, between West Monroe Street and West Madison Street will be closed to vehicular traffic, with the exception of the east curb lane. The east curb lane will be used for southbound traffic.
Throughout the lift, there will be barricades and flaggers on-site.
Renovations at the Chicago Cultural Center, 78 East Washington Street
On February 15, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) began renovating the Grand Army of the Republic Rotunda and Hall at the Cultural Center, located at 78 East Washington Street. Throughout the project, DCASE will be using the Cultural Centers loading zone at 129 North Garland Court as storage for the project and to place their construction dumpster.
The project is expected to be completed February 2022.
Canopy Renovation: 120 East Delaware Place
Earlier this month, Monoceros Corporation (MC) began renovating the Four Seasons’ canopy located at 120 E. Delaware Place. During the renovation process, the following will be closed:
- 100' of sidewalk in front of 120 E Delaware
- 100' of curb cut in front of 120 E. Delaware
- 100' of northernmost traffic lane in front of 120 E. Delaware
MC will construct a protected pedestrian pathway, using jersey barriers, in the curb cut in front of 120 E. Delaware. All work is expected to be completed at the beginning of April 2021 (weather dependent).
Construction: 609 West Randolph Street
Construction of a 15-story commercial building at 609 West Randolph Street began in mid-January. Throughout the duration of the project, the following will be closed:
- Curb/Traffic lane and sidewalk on south side of West Randolph, from North Jefferson to 621 West Randolph
There will be a canopy with a concrete crash wall and plywood enclosure for pedestrian use in the closed traffic lane on West Randolph, from North Jefferson to 621 West Randolph.
There will be detour signs, barricades, and flaggers in place for the duration of the project. This project is expected to be completed at the beginning of 2022 (weather dependent).
Aon Plaza Renovations
Renovations on the Aon Plaza located at 200 East Randolph Street began in December 2020. Throughout the project, the sidewalk on Upper East Randolph Street in front of the plaza, and on Lower East Randolph Street, will be reduced to 6’.
The project is expected to be completed by August 2021 (weather dependent).
Construction: 61 West Erie Street
In November 2020, LG Construction began construction of a five-story, 28 unit apartment building at 61 West Erie Street. A small crane will be placed in the traffic lane in front of 61 W. Erie Street from Monday, March 15 to Tuesday, March 16. The crane will be removed while work is not occurring and the traffic lane will reopen.
Throughout the construction process, the following will be closed to vehicular and pedestrian traffic:
- 100' of sidewalk and curb lane in front of 61 W. Erie Street
- The alley adjacent to the west side of 61 W. Erie Street
There will be detour signs, barricades, and flaggers in place for the duration of the project.
Façade Work: 160 North LaSalle Street
Bowa Construction began work in October 2020 to perform façade and cladding work at 160 North LaSalle Street. During the work, there will be scaffolding on the east, north, and south sides of the building.
All work is expected to be completed in June 2021.
Overnight Parking Ban Downtown
Until further notice, overnight parking will be restricted on the following streets during the weekend:
- Both sides of Oak, between Michigan and Clark
- South side of Oak, between LaSalle and Wells
- Both sides of Chicago, between Michigan and Wells
- Both sides of Ohio, between Michigan and Wells
- Both sides of Hubbard, between Michigan and Wells
- North side of Illinois, between Dearborn and Clark
- Both sides of Illinois, between Wabash and Dearborn
- Both sides of Rush, between Grand and Ohio
- Both sides of Rush, between Erie and Oak
- Both sides of Wabash, between the Chicago River and Grand
- Both sides of State, between Kinzie and Oak
- Both sides of Erie, from Rush to Wells
- Both sides of Huron from Rush to Wabash
- Both sides of New Street, from Illinois to North Water
- Both sides of Columbus Drive, from Monroe to Balbo
- North side of Wacker Drive, from Wabash to Michigan
- North side of Wacker Drive, from Franklin to Columbus
- Both sides of Wacker Drive, from State to Wabash
- Both sides of Stetson, from Randolph to Wacker
- Both sides of Columbus Drive, from Randolph to Wacker
- Both sides of Beaubien Court, from Randolph to Lake
- Both sides of Randolph, from Harbor to Michigan
- Both sides of Ohio, from Michigan to Fairbanks
As always, please make sure to read all posted signage before parking your vehicle downtown.
One Chicago Square-1 W Chicago Pedestrian and Traffic Impacts
Although fencing is already in place for the sidewalk closure, pedestrians still have access to the sidewalk, but should exercise caution when walking by the construction site.
The Curb Lanes along Chicago, State, Superior, and Dearborn will remain a No Parking/Tow Zone throughout the project, to allow for demolition, and then the protected pedestrian walkway.
The sidewalk along the east side of Dearborn, from Superior to Chicago, has been closed to pedestrian traffic. Pedestrians will be rerouted to the west side of Dearborn.
Please stay tuned to Reilly Reports as additional construction updates and closures will be announced.