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Helicopter Lift - 800 N Michigan Avenue
On Saturday, October 19, from 9am to 11am, there will be a crane lift at 800 N Michigan Avenue. During the lift, the following will be closed to pedestrians and vehicular traffic:
- Michigan, from Chicago to Chestnut
- Chicago, from Michigan to Rush
- Pearson, from Michigan to Rush
Filming
Chicago PD
Chicago PD plans to film at DuSable Harbor (under LSD in the parking lot) on Monday, October 14, from 8am to 4pm. During the scene, police officers bust a drug deal; fake guns will be drawn; there will not be any sound or music.
During the filming, parking will be prohibited at the following location:
- Both sides of Eastbound Lower Lower Wacker from Lower Lower Columbus to 500 E. Lower Lower Wacker (Sunday, October 13 at 8pm to Monday, October 14 at 10pm).
Pin & Link Project on Randolph and Columbus
CDOT crews are scheduled to perform steel work and bridge expansion joint rehab along Randolph Street, Columbus Drive, and Stetson Avenue. Please see details below:
General Construction Schedule:
7:00 am - 3:30 pm, Monday - Friday; with the occasional extension to 5:30 pm as needed.
Scope of Work and Access Impacts During Construction:
In general, one lane of travel will be open at all times along each roadway, level, and direction. Access along sidewalks will remain open with detours around the work areas.
Week of 10/14 thru 10/18:
- No work on site 10/14 and 10/15
- Randolph Street Scope:
- Stetson to Columbus - Work along the south sidewalk and work within the roadway at Stetson.
- Columbus to Field Blvd. - Work at bridge expansion joints.
- Access Impacts:
- Prudential building parking garage access impacts on lower Randolph at Stetson.
- Columbus Drive Scope:
- Intermediate Level at north side of Randolph St. Intersection - Tarps setup to clean bridge steel.
- Intermediate Level Randolph to Lake St. - Work along both east and west sidewalks.
- Access Impacts:
- Intermediate southbound right lane closure starting 10/15. Closure will shift to the median lanes at the end of the week.
Week of 10/21 thru 10/25:
- Randolph Street Scope:
- Stetson to Columbus - Work continuing along the south sidewalk and moving to the north sidewalk mid-week. Work at bridge expansion joints.
- Access Impacts:
- Prudential building parking garage access impacts on lower Randolph at Stetson.
- Columbus Drive Scope:
- Intermediate Level at north side of Randolph St. Intersection - Tarps setup to clean bridge steel.
- Intermediate Level Randolph to Lake St. - Work along both east and west sidewalks.
- Access Impacts:
- Intermediate median lanes closure through 10/22. Closure shifting to northbound right lane mid-week.
- Stetson Avenue Scope:
- Wacker to South Water St. - Expansion joint removals in sidewalk and roadway anticipated start 10/25
- Access Impacts: Southbound Stetson drop-off lane reductions
Bridge Repair
CDOT crews are scheduled to perform bridge repairs (Gusset Plate & Sidewalk Bracket repairs) at the Grand Avenue Bridge over the N Branch of the Chicago River on Monday, October 14th - Friday, December 6th.
Traffic Impact during Construction: Daily closure will be set up 7am - 4 pm
Set up includes the following:
- One sidewalk will remain open for pedestrians traffic during construction
- WB and EB will be partially closed still allowing two-way traffic.
400 N Lake Shore Drive Update
Below is an update on the construction activities at 400 N. Lake Shore Drive.
Week of 10/14
- Continue framing, rebar, and pouring of basement level 1 slab
- Continue framing and rebar of the level 1 slab
- Continue ERS installation
- De-mobilize ERS equipment
- Note this requires Water Street access due to equipment size
- Continue excavation of site
Please note that People’s Gas plans to complete their Water Street work next week. .
Added Bus Stops
Due to the Expanded Outdoor Dining program, the following bus stops will be implemented, effective on Friday, May 24, 2024, at 3:00 pm until Thursday, October 31, 2024 or completion.
Clark at Kinzie (southbound, nearside)—Temporary bus stop elimination
Stop ID Number: 1861
Route Stopping: #22 – Clark
LaSalle at Grand (southbound, farside)—Temporary bus stop route added onto existing bus stop
Stop ID Number: 4961
Route Stopping: #22– Clark, #156 - LaSalle
LaSalle at Hubbard (southbound, farside)—Temporary bus stop route added onto existing bus stop
Stop ID Number: 4962
Route Stopping: #22– Clark, #156 - LaSalle
LaSalle at 320 North (southbound, farside)—Temporary bus stop route added onto existing bus stop
Stop ID Number: 4963
Route Stopping: #22– Clark, #156 - LaSalle
State & Lake Utility Relocations
Utility companies began relocating utilities in advance of the State and Lake CTA project. Train services will not be disrupted during utility relocations.
At least 1 lane of traffic will remain open (1 lane each direction on State St) at all times, but other driving and parking lanes may be closed.
Construction equipment and materials will be stored on the street, including during time periods between active work. Work will primarily occur 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Saturdays, but there will be limited work during nights. Utility companies are aware of and required to abide by the Chicago noise ordinance, which limits noisy work during overnight hours.
Kennedy Expressway Bridge Rehabilitation
In 2023, IDOT began rehabilitating the Kennedy Expressway (Interstate 90/94), from the Edens Expressway (I-94) junction to Ohio Street.
The estimated $150 million project consists of rehabilitating 36 bridges and the Reversible Lane Access Control system, replacing overhead sign structures, installing new signage and modernized LED lights, pavement patching, and structural painting. Additionally, Hubbard’s Cave, from Grand Avenue to Wayman Street, will be painted and new LED lighting installed.
The work will take place over three consecutive construction seasons, broken down into the following stages:
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2023 – Inbound Kennedy: Click here for stage 1 fact sheet.
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2024 – Reversible Express Lanes: Click here for stage 2 fact sheet.
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2025 – Outbound Kennedy: Click here for stage 3 fact sheet.
The Kennedy Expressway officially opened in November 1960, with the last major rehabilitation completed in 1994. The project will improve safety, traffic flow and reliability for the more than 275,000 motorists who use the expressway each day.
Click here for a project overview.
Click here for a FAQ
Click here to see photos and videos of the project.
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