City of Berwyn, IL

08/14/2026 | Press release | Archived content

Harlem Avenue Grade Crossing Closure In Effect by BNSF Extended through August 19

Harlem Avenue Grade Crossing Closure EXTENDED THROUGH WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19:

UPDATE: BNSF has announced that the Harlem Avenue grade crossing rehabilitation project has been delayed due to weather. The crossing closure has been extended, and the crossing is now tentatively scheduled to reopen on Wednesday, August 19, instead of tomorrow, Sunday, August 16.

Please see the previous announcement below for information regarding the closure and detours:

BNSF Railway has advised that the Harlem Avenue grade crossing will be temporarily closed starting on Thursday, August 6, at 6:00AM, until Sunday, August 16, at 6:00AM, to conduct a rehabilitation project. The grade crossing will be closed to both vehicles and pedestrians during the closure. There will be detours from Roosevelt Road to First Avenue/Route 171 on the north side, and from Ogden Avenue to First Avenue on the south side.

Passengers will be able to continue to use the Berwyn and Riverside stations, which are within the same zone as Harlem, without a ticket price increase.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

CIERRE DEL CRUCE FERROVIARIO DE HARLEM AVENUE EXTENDIDO HASTA EL MIÉRCOLES 19 DE AGOSTO:

ACTUALIZACIÓN: BNSF ha anunciado que el proyecto de rehabilitación del cruce ferroviario de Harlem Avenue se ha retrasado debido al clima. El cierre se ha extendido y ahora está programado tentativamente para reabrir el miércoles 19 de agosto, en lugar de mañana, domingo 16 de agosto.

Cierre del Cruce Ferroviario de la Avenida

BNSF Railway ha informado que el cruce ferroviario de Harlem Avenue estará cerrado temporalmente desde el jueves 6 de agosto a las 6:00AM, hasta el domingo 16 de agosto a las 6:00AM, para llevar a cabo un proyecto de rehabilitación. El cruce ferroviario estará cerrado tanto para vehículos como para peatones durante el cierre. Habrá desvíos desde Roosevelt Road hacia First Avenue/Route 171 en el lado norte y desde Ogden Avenue hacia First Avenue en el lado sur.

Los pasajeros podrán continuar utilizando las estaciones de Berwyn y Riverside, las cuales se encuentran dentro de la misma zona que la estación de Harlem, sin un aumento en el precio del boleto.

Gracias por su paciencia y comprensión.

Pace Detour Alert for PACE Routes 302 & 307

Effective Thursday, August 6, 2026

Due to construction in Berwyn, Harlem Avenue will be closed between Windsor Avenue and Stanley Avenue. As a result, buses will operate on the following detours until construction is complete (expected to be Saturday, August 15, 2026):

Route 302

Harlem Avenue ↔ 34th Street ↔ Oak Park Avenue ↔ Stanley Avenue

Route 307

Harlem Avenue ↔ 34th Street ↔ Oak Park Avenue ↔ 32nd Street ↔ Harlem Avenue

During this detour, buses will not operate on Harlem Avenue between 34th Street and 32nd Street or on Stanley Avenue between Harlem Avenue and Oak Park Avenue.

Additionally, on the temporary segment of the route, posted bus stop signs will not be present. Riders can get on or off the bus at any safe intersection along that segment.

Alerta de Desvío de PACE Rutas 302 y 307

Efectivo el jueves 6 de agosto de 2026

Debido a trabajos de construcción en Berwyn, Harlem Avenue permanecerá cerrada entre Windsor Avenue y Stanley Avenue. Como resultado, los autobuses operarán por los siguientes desvíos hasta que finalicen los trabajos de construcción (se espera que sea el sábado 15 de agosto de 2026):

Ruta 302

Harlem Avenue ↔ 34th Street ↔ Oak Park Avenue ↔ Stanley Avenue

Ruta 307

Harlem Avenue ↔ 34th Street ↔ Oak Park Avenue ↔ 32nd Street ↔ Harlem Avenue

Durante este desvío, los autobuses no operarán por Harlem Avenue entre 34th Street y 32nd Street ni por Stanley Avenue entre Harlem Avenue y Oak Park Avenue.

Además, en el tramo temporal de la ruta, no habrá letreros de paradas de autobús instalados. Los pasajeros podrán abordar o bajar del autobús en cualquier intersección segura a lo largo de ese tramo.

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