The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) will soon begin a project to improve the sidewalks along Canal Street between Lake Street and Monroe Street, mid-block crossings along Washington Street and Madison Street just west of the Chicago River, and at the intersections of Madison Street and Franklin Street and Dearborn Street and Adams Street. 

Starting in late September, the work entails the installation of sidewalk corners that meet the standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The new corners will feature wheelchair-accessible ramps and detectible warning surfaces for the visually impaired.  Also, the street corners adjacent to the ramp locations will be repaved.

Pedestrian Impacts

During construction all sidewalks will remain open. Pedestrians will be directed to temporary sidewalks in areas where work is occurring.

Traffic Impacts

In construction areas, one lane of traffic will be closed. Some detours will be posted to direct traffic around the affected areas.

Building Impacts

Access will be maintained to all buildings and businesses along the impacted streets.

CTA Impacts

Some CTA bus stops will be temporarily relocated.

Project Schedule

Work is anticipated to begin in September and be completed by the end of the year. 

For more information regarding this project, contact Vasile Jurca at CDOT at 312.744.0646 or Arthur Korzeniewski with Globetrotters Engineering Corporation at 312.714.8937.