Eric Frost
November 21st, 2007, 10:50 AM
From Reilly Reports --
Jackson Street Bridge Reconstruction Project
The Chicago Department of Transportation is rebuilding the Jackson Boulevard Bridge over the Metra/IC railroad tracks in Grant Park. The bridge was built in 1925, and has reached the end of its useful lifespan. The $11 million project will rebuild all the bridge's structural elements and roadway, while maintaining its historic Beaux Arts design. The work will restore the bridge's historic architectural elements, and add ornamental lighting and balustrades. Crews will also rebuild the stairs to the Metra Van Buren Station platform.
Construction is scheduled to begin the week of November 19. Estimated completion is Summer 2008.
During construction, Jackson between Michigan and Columbus will completely close to traffic. Monroe Street or Congress Parkway are the recommended detour routes for both east- and westbound traffic. Metra passengers: Stairs to/from the Metra Van Buren Station platform to Jackson will be closed. Passengers should use the Van Buren entrance/exit.
For more information, call (312) 744-3600, or 311, or
e-mail cdotnews@cityofchicago.org (cdotnews@cityofchicago.org) , or visit City of Chicago (http://www.cityofchicago.org/transportation)
Brendan Reilly for Alderman, 42nd Ward. (http://www.reillyforchicago.com)
Jackson Street Bridge Reconstruction Project
The Chicago Department of Transportation is rebuilding the Jackson Boulevard Bridge over the Metra/IC railroad tracks in Grant Park. The bridge was built in 1925, and has reached the end of its useful lifespan. The $11 million project will rebuild all the bridge's structural elements and roadway, while maintaining its historic Beaux Arts design. The work will restore the bridge's historic architectural elements, and add ornamental lighting and balustrades. Crews will also rebuild the stairs to the Metra Van Buren Station platform.
Construction is scheduled to begin the week of November 19. Estimated completion is Summer 2008.
During construction, Jackson between Michigan and Columbus will completely close to traffic. Monroe Street or Congress Parkway are the recommended detour routes for both east- and westbound traffic. Metra passengers: Stairs to/from the Metra Van Buren Station platform to Jackson will be closed. Passengers should use the Van Buren entrance/exit.
For more information, call (312) 744-3600, or 311, or
e-mail cdotnews@cityofchicago.org (cdotnews@cityofchicago.org) , or visit City of Chicago (http://www.cityofchicago.org/transportation)
Brendan Reilly for Alderman, 42nd Ward. (http://www.reillyforchicago.com)