STAGE 1 Viaduct removal, deck replacement on the River Bridge, and approach of the Chicago River Bridge north to Roscoe) Maintain local access roadways - 1 lane in each direction A signed alternate route will be in place throughout construction Western Avenue will require a short duration closure in one direction of travel in order to facilitate removal of the viaduct. A detour route will be provided. Belmont Avenue will require a short duration, full closure in order to facilitate removal of the span over the intersection. A detour route will be provided. CTA bus routes will remain in service (re-routed during closures) ESTIMATED DURATION: 6 months 1 STAGE 1 STAGE 2 & 3 Pavement reconstruction within viaduct footprint, pavement widening and resurfacing N/S of viaduct footprint, sidewalk east half, Stage 3: west half) 3 STAGE 3 2 lanes in each direction along Western Avenue Intermittent lane closures on cross streets to facilitate construction CTA bus routes will remain in service ESTIMATED DURATION: 8 months STAGE 4 & 5 Median construction, landscaping and miscellaneous parkway north to Waveland in the center lanes) 2 lanes in each direction along Western Avenue 2 STAGE 2 Intermittent lane closures on cross streets to facilitate construction CTA bus routes will remain in service ESTIMATED DURATION: 4 months 4 STAGE 4 ESTIMATED OVERALL CONSTRUCTION DURATION: 18 MONTHS
Construction Staging Plans Stage 1 & 2
Construction Staging Plans Stage 3 & 4
Alternate Route Signed Alternate Route for Western Avenue (for Cars) PROJECT AREA * * Western Ave. Northbound Alternate Route (Cars Only) Western Ave. Southbound Alternate Route (Cars Only) The Logan Blvd. portion of the alternate route shown will be implemented after substantial completion of the Damen / Elston / Fullerton construction project. Prior to that, the alternate route will follow Western Avenue north to Diversey Avenue, then head east.
Detour Routes Detour Route for Western Avenue - Short Duration Closure During Stage 1
Detour Routes Detour Route for Belmont Avenue - Short Duration Closure During Stage 1
Project Schedule and Next Steps Construction (February 2016 - Summer 2017) 2015 2014 2010 PROJECT SCHEDULE Bid and Award of Construction Contract (Fall/Winter 2015) Phase II Engineering (2013-2015) Public Informational Meeting 3: Open House (June 9, 2014) Provide an update to the public on the status of the project Phase I Engineering (2010-2012) Received Design Approval on June 27, 2012 Public Informational Meeting 2: Open House (July 7, 2010) Evaluate Corridor Improvements and Bridge Replacement Concept Obtain public input on preferred alternative 2009 Public Informational Meeting 1 (July 28, 2009) Evaluate stakeholder /public input received at the meeting Preliminary Geometrics (Summer 2009) Preliminary Environmental Analysis (Summer 2009) Questions, Comments and Information For more information about the project, please call (312) 744-3600, or visit the websites below: Phone: (312) 744-3600 Email: cdotnews@cityofchicago.org www.cityofchicago.org/transportation https://www.facebook.com/cdotnews https://twitter.com/@chicagodot THANK YOU!