Chicago Street Corridor Progress Update

Work that was addressed the week of June 2nd:

• The concrete planter boxes and finish sidewalk areas on Chicago Street, from Jefferson to Clinton Street have been placed
• The remaining curbs on Chicago Street, between Clinton and Cass Streets have been placed
• ComEd's reconstruction of the underground vault in front of the library

Work that will be addressed the week of June 9th:

• The concrete base for the brick paver areas will continue to be placed north of Van Buren to Cass Street
• Electrical work within the City Square will continue
• Planter boxes along Chicago Street, in the City Square area, will be prepared
• Plumbing connections for the new fountain features at the south end of the square will be made
• Foundation work for the gathering area and small stage will begin
• Parking along Chicago Street adjacent to the work zones will be restricted while crews are actively working. Daily closures can be expected
• Chicago Street, between Clinton and Cass Street will remain closed to all traffic
• HMA patching of utility trenches on Cass Street and on Scott Street at Clinton will be completed