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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 9/30
- Continue framing and rebar of basement level 1 slab
- Mobilize caisson equipment on-site for remaining caissons
- Note this requires Water Street access due to equipment size
- Begin final caisson installation
- Complete People’s Gas utility work in Water Street
Week of 10/7
- Continue framing, rebar, and pouring of basement level 1 slab
- Begin framing the level 1 slab
- De-mobilize caisson equipment and mobilize ERS equipment
- Note this requires Water Street access due to equipment size
- Begin ERS installation
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
CDOT Construction: Pin & Link Plate Assembly and Expansion Joints
The Department of Transportation will begin a project to replace pin and link plate assemblies and expansion joints associated with the bridge structures of upper and intermediate Columbus Dr., Randolph St., and Stetson Ave. Pin and link plate assembly work will be performed from the underside of the bridge decks while expansion joint replacements will occur from above. The work began in November 2023 and will progress to completion (anticipated Fall 2024).
Work is to start along upper, intermediate, and lower levels of the following roadways:
- N. Columbus Drive between E. Wacker Drive and E. Randolph Street
- E. Randolph Street between N. Michigan Avenue and N. Field Boulevard
- N. Stetson Avenue between E. Wacker Drive and E. Lake Street
During construction, portions of these bridge structures will be barricaded off to prohibit vehicles and pedestrians directly over the active work.
- Vehicles will be shifted and/or detoured to allow the work to progress.
- The sidewalk on at least one side of the roadway and crosswalks at roadway intersections will remain open for pedestrians.
- Coordination of temporary access restriction may be required with private properties directly adjacent to the project.
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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