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Residential Lighting Project Notice: Huron, from Michigan to Fairbanks
The Chicago Department of Transportation began installation of new street lights on East Huron Street, between North Michigan Avenue and North Fairbanks Court. John Burns Construction is the contractor for this project and Stanley Consultants is providing resident engineering services for the Chicago Department of Transportation.
The work will include the installation of foundations, boring of underground conduits, cable pulling, the installation of new residential lighting poles with piggyback lights, LED Smart Lighting luminaires, and the restoration of concrete sidewalks and parkways disturbed by the construction. The existing light poles will be removed once the new lighting system is functioning properly.
During construction, temporary “No Parking” signs will be periodically installed as required for each activity listed above so that work may be performed safely. These temporary signs will restrict parking during working hours, and residents can park normally after the posted hours and overnight, and usually all day on weekends.
The project is expected to be completed by December 2024.
Helicopter Lift - 118 N Clark
A four hour helicopter lift will be taking place at 118 N Clark Street on December 7 at 7:30 AM. The following street closures will be in effect during the lift:
- West Randolph Street Between North LaSalle Street and North Dearborn Street
- North Clark Street Between West Lake Street and West Calhoun Street
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 11/18 thru 11/22:
- This upcoming week crews are to wrap up work for this construction season, contract work is to be suspended until 2025. They will be demobilizing along Randolph Street, Columbus Drive, and Stetson Avenue and will be off site by 11/22.
River North Lighting Program
Below is an week lookahead for the River North Lighting Program:
December 2-7
Crew 1 will be boring and finishing up south side of superior. This includes helixes and tying in conduit.
Crew 2 will be installing helixes and tying in conduit on Erie west of Kingsbury and east of Larrabee. They will also be installing Street lights on superior and Huron west of Sedgwick and East of Kingsbury.
Crew 3 will be installing helix’s and tying in conduit on Huron west of Kingsbury and east of Larrabee.
Crew 4 when available will continue to break down existing poles and breaking out concrete. If back hole is unavailable, they will install streetlights where helixes are installed.
Bridge Repair
CDOT crews began bridge repairs (Gusset Plate & Sidewalk Bracket repairs) at the Grand Avenue Bridge over the N Branch of the Chicago River. Work is expected to be completed 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.
Franklin St Bridge Sidewalk and Roadway Rehabilitation Improvements
On Monday, March 18th, the Chicago Department of Transportation crews began a multi-phase project to perform selective roadway grating replacement at the Franklin Street Bascule Bridge over the Main Branch of the Chicago River.
Scope of Work:
The project consists of performing the following repairs: replacement of bridge sidewalk with fiberglass sidewalk panels and selective roadway grating panels replacement.
Construction Schedule:
7:00 am - 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday, from Monday, March 18th until Friday, December 6th. End date is tentative, contingent upon expected Central Business District Moratoriums
For project-related questions, please contact CDOTbridgesection@cityofchicago.org
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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