Lower Lake Shore Drive Concrete Work
On Monday, August 23, from 9:30am to 5:00pm, all northbound traffic lanes on Lower Lake Shore Drive will be closed for concrete work. At 5:00pm on August 23, one northbound lane on Lower Lake Shore Drive will be opened to traffic and the other two lanes will remain closed for three weeks.
Jane Byrne Interchange Overnight Work
Overhead sign structure work on SB 90/94 near Madison is scheduled for Saturday night. This is expected to produce moderate noise. All activities are weather dependent and are subject to change.
Meet Me on the Mile
On Sunday, August 15, from 9am-5pm, the Magnificent Mile Association will be hosting a street festival on North Michigan Avenue. Throughout the event, the following will be closed to vehicular traffic:
- Michigan Avenue, from Chicago Avenue to East Pearson Street
- Pearson Street, from Tower Court to Chicago Avenue
- Curb lane on the east side of Tower Court, from Chicago Avenue to Pearson Street
There will not be amplified music or alcohol at the event.
Crane Lift: 1 East Superior Street
On Monday, August 16, from 8am-6pm, there will be a crane lift at 1 East Superior Street. During the lift, the following will be closed:
- Sidewalk on the east side of State, from Superior to a point 100' south thereof
- Curb/northbound traffic lane on State, from Superior to a point 100' south thereof
- Median on State, from Superior to a point 100' south thereof
- Curb lane on the west side of State, from Superior to a point 100' south thereof
Two-way traffic will be maintained at all times. Northbound traffic will be pushed to the southbound lane, and southbound traffic will be pushed to the curb lane on the west side of State Street.
The will have flaggers and barricades in-place throughout the lift.
Peoples Gas Modernization Project: Gold Coast
In mid-August, Peoples Gas will begin Phase 1 of their Gas Main Modernization Project in the Gold Coast. Work hours will be 8am-5pm, Monday - Friday. Phase 1 of their project has the following parts:
- Install new main on Lake Shore Drive, from Michigan to a point 1,200' east thereof. This portion of Phase 1 would start in August and last 25 days.
- Install 200' of new main in the intersection of Oak & Michigan. This includes crossing the eastern pedestrian tunnel. This portion of Phase 1 should start in mid-September and last 10 days.
- Install 450' of new main on the west side of Lake Shore Drive, from Oak to Cedar. This includes crossing the northern pedestrian tunnel. Work should begin in early October and last 17 days.
Please stay tuned to Reilly Reports for future updates regarding this project.
LG Construction: 751 N. Hudson and 451 W Chicago
In mid-August, LG Construction will break ground at 751 N. Hudson Avenue and 451 W. Chicago Avenue, which are adjacent parcels. Work hours will be 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday.
Throughout the project, the following will be closed:
- Sidewalk/curb lane/traffic lane of the east side of Hudson, from Chicago to the first alley south thereof
- Sidewalk/curb lane/traffic lane on the west side of Sedgwick, from Chicago to the first alley south thereof
- Sidewalk/curb lane on the south side of Chicago, from Hudson to Sedgwick
There will be a protected pedestrian walkway in the curb lane on the south side of Chicago Avenue, from Hudson Avenue to Sedgwick Street.
This project is expected to take 18 months to complete (weather dependent).
Filming in the Ward This Week
Chicago Med
Chicago Med will be filming scenes inside Lou Mitchell's Diner located at 565 West Jackson on Tuesday, August 17.
Parking will be prohibited at the following locations:
- East Side of Jefferson St from Van Buren St to Adams St (August 16 at 6pm to August 17 at 8pm)
- Both Sides of Jackson Blvd from Desplaines St to Clinton St (August 16 at 6pm to August 17 at 8pm)
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Edward Eberwine III (Location Manager) at 312-841-7695 or Phil Plowden (On-site Coordinator) at 847-533-2134
Drone Loop Filming
On Sunday, August 15, from 5:30pm to 7:00pm, Stop Time Live will be using a drone to film a promotional ad at 136-153 East Wacker Drive. There will not be any lane or traffic closures.
TV Production "4400"
On Monday, August 16 to Wednesday, August 18, the TV Production "4400" will be filming at the Chicago Cultural Center and Chicago-Kent Law Library. During the filming, parking will be prohibited at the following locations:
- West side of South Columbus, from East Monroe to Ida B Wells Drive (Wednesday, August 18 at 7pm to Wednesday, August 18 at 11pm)
- Both sides of North Stetson, from Randolph to South Water (Wednesday, August 18 at 7pm to Wednesday, August 18 at 11pm)
- South side of West Quincy, from Jefferson to Clinton (Monday, August 16th at 7pm to Tuesday, August 17th at 11pm)
- North side of West Quincy, from Jefferson to 565 West Quincy (Monday, August 16th at 7pm to Tuesday, August 17th at 11pm)
- Both sides of South Jefferson, from Jackson to Monroe (Monday, August 16th at 7pm to Tuesday, August 17th at 11pm)
- South side of Adams, from Desplaines to Clinton (Monday, August 16th at 7pm to Tuesday, August 17th at 11pm)
Additionally, there will be intermittent traffic closures on East Washington Street, from North Wabash Avenue to North Michigan Avenue on Wednesday, August 18 from 9am-11am and 6pm-9pm.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Tom Lounsbury (Location Manager) at (312) 622-0276 or Patrick Loughman (Site Coordinator) at (847) 508-3779.
Ripple Effects
On Monday, August 16, Ripple Effects will be filming a scene inside Union Station. During the filming, parking will be prohibited at the following locations:
- West side of Jefferson, from Harrison to Polk
- North side of Polk, from Jefferson to Desplaines
- North side of Jackson, from Clinton to Jefferson
- South side of Adams, from Canal to Desplaines
- East side of Jefferson, from Adams to Jackson
- West side of Desplaines, from Adams to a point 100' north thereof
If you have any questions or concerns, please call Stuart Berberich (Location Manager) at 312.860.1983 or Danielle Weber (On-site Coordinator) at 847.830.6567.
Chicago Fire
On Tuesday, August 17, Chicago Fire will be filming at Navy Pier and 311 North Columbus. During the filming, parking will be prohibited at the following:
- East Side Of Columbus From Jackson To Balbo (Tuesday, August 17 from 3am-10pm)
- East side of Park Drive, from Illinois Street to 455 North Park (Tuesday, August 17 from 3am to 9pm)
If you have any questions or concerns, please call Luis Perez (Location Manager) at (773) 525-2326 or Michael Proffitt (On-site Coordinator) at (773) 938-3358.
On Thursday, August 19, Chicago Fire will be filming. During the filming, parking will be prohibited at the following:
4:00 PM To 11:59 PM
West Side Of Clark St From 340 N Clark To 316 N Clark
Both Sides Of Clark From Wacker Dr. To Lake St
Both Sides of State from Kinzie to the River
7:30 PM To 11:59 PM
North Side of Wacker Dr. from Dearborn to Wells
61st Street
On Wednesday, August 18, from 7:00pm to 8:30pm, the northbound lanes on North LaSalle, from West Washington to West Randolph will be closed for a filming.
Commercial Filming
A production company will be filming a commercial on Thursday, August 19th.
In order to park essential vehicles and equipment, both sides of N State St from W Kinzie St to Hubbard St will be posted as a NO PARKING/TOW ZONE during the following dates/times: Thursday, August 19th, 2021 from 6 AM to 6 PM
If you have any questions, concerns, or special needs, please contact Location Manager Clare Bisignano at (781) 424-1728.
A production company will be filming a commercial using a drone on Thursday, August 19th. In order to park essential vehicles and equipment, streets in the area will be posted as a NO PARKING/TOW ZONE during the following dates/times: Thursday, August 19th
from 6 AM to 6 PM.
There will be Sidewalk Intermittent Traffic Control on the North side of W Wacker Dr. from N Dearborn St. to N Clark St. Sidewalk Intermittent Traffic Control will happen between the hours of 12 PM – 3:30pm for 2-3 minutes at a time.
There will be 1 flagger at Wacker & Clark and 1 flagger at Wacker & Dearborn to safely control pedestrian traffic.
Additionally, there will be intermittent traffic closures on the north side of Wacker Drive, from North Clark Street to North Dearborn Street (12pm-3pm).
If you have any questions, concerns, or special needs, please contact Location Manager Clare Bisignano at (781) 424-1728.
Wedding Processions
Wedding Procession
On Friday, August 13, from 1:00pm-1:45pm, there will be a wedding procession on West Monroe, from South Clark to South LaSalle. This stretch of West Monroe will be closed to vehicular traffic during the procession.
42nd Ward Resurfacing Repairs
The Chicago Department of Transportation will be resurfacing the following streets in July and August (weather dependent):
- Westshore Drive, from South Water Street to Benton Place (7/26- 8/23)
- Benton Place, from Field Boulevard to Westshore Drive (7/26 - 8/23)
- Randolph Street, from Field Boulevard to Harbor Drive (7/26 - 8/23)
- Rush Street, from Chestnut Street to Pearson Street (7/29 - 8/27)
- Ontario Street, from Wabash Avenue to Michigan Avenue (7/29 - 8/27)
- Rush Street, from Hubbard Street to Kinzie Street (7/29 - 8/27)
Wacker Drive Repainting Project
In late-July, the Chicago Department of Transportation began repainting Lower/Middle Wacker Drive, from North Field Boulevard to Lake Shore Drive. Work hours will be 8am-8pm, 6-days a week.
CDOT will be sandblasting/repainting 80' sections of Wacker Drive at a time. The sandblasting/repainting area will be contained and exhaust fans will be in-place to remove dust and fumes.
Traffic will be maintained in both directions at all times, and access to parking garages will not be blocked.
This project is expected to be completed mid-December 2021.
ComEd Vault Roof Replacement
ComEd is replacing a sidewalk vault roof at 344 West Erie Street. Work hours will be 8am-3pm, 5-days a week.
Throughout the work, the sidewalk and curb lane on the north side of West Erie, from North Orleans to the first alley west thereof will be closed.
There will be barricades, detour signs, and flaggers on-site throughout the project. All work is expected to be completed by mid-August (weather dependent).
Vaulted Sidewalk Fill-in: 600 W. Jackson
Starting at the beginning of August, the vaulted sidewalks adjacent to 600 W. Jackson will be filled and the sidewalks repaired. During the work, the following will be closed:
- Sidewalk/curb lane on the west side of Jefferson, from Jackson to Adams
- Sidewalk/curb lane on the north side of Jackson, from Jefferson to the first alley west thereof
There will be detour signs, barricades, and flaggers on-side throughout the project. All work is expected to be finished by the end of August.
Vaulted Sidewalk Repair: 20 N. Wacker Drive
The vaulted sidewalk at 20 North Wacker Drive is being repaired. Throughout the work, the sidewalk on the west side of Wacker, from Washington to a point 100' south thereof will be closed. Construction fencing will be used to enclose the sidewalk and detour signs will be in-place.
Pedestrians will be directed to the east side of North Wacker at West Washington and West Madison.
The project is expected to be completed in late September 2021.
354 North Union Construction
The Onni Group is constructing 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.
Vaulted Sidewalk Fill-in: 8 East Randolph
In early May, the vaulted sidewalk adjacent to 8 East Randolph Street began to be filled and the sidewalk repaired. During the work, the sidewalk on the east side of State Street, between Randolph Street and Benton Place will be closed to pedestrian traffic.
The contractor will construct a protected pathway for pedestrians, using jersey barricades, in the curb lane on the east side of State Street, between Randolph Street and Benton Place. All work is expected to be completed by mid-September.
RCN Infrastructure Relocation
In early March, RCN 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 in mid-August 2021 (weather dependent).
430 N. Michigan Lobby Renovation
Starting in mid-September, GNP Realty Partners will be renovating the lobby at 430 N. Michigan Avenue. Throughout the project, there will be a 40’ urban canopy on the sidewalk in front of the building. In order to place the canopy on the sidewalk, the planter bed and City Information Panel (CIP) at this location will be temporarily removed. Both the planter bed and CIP will be reinstalled upon completion of the project.
The project is expected to be completed in mid-December.
South Water Street Viaduct Replacement
In March 2021, the Chicago Department of Transportation began demolition of the South Water Street Viaduct, between Lower Beaubien Court and Stetson Street. Work hours are 8am-8pm, daily.
As of May 10, vehicular and pedestrian access will be prohibited on the Upper and Lower levels of South Water Street, between Lower Beaubien Court and North Stetson Street. There will be barricades and detour signs in-place throughout the duration of the project.
This project is expected to be completed in July 2022 (weather dependent).
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.
On Monday, April 19, canopies will be installed at the following locations:
- South side of Randolph, from Michigan to a point 50' west thereof
- West side of Michigan, from Randolph to a point 75' south thereof
The project is expected to be completed February 2022.
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 August 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 Dearborn
- 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
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Both sides of Ohio, from Michigan to Fairbanks
- Both sides of Erie, from Kingsbury to Larrabee
- West side of Larrabee, from Erie to Huron
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.
