Articles under Infrastructure/Construction Notice
Managing Stormwater at Home
Climate Change and Stormwater
There have been lots of stories this winter about the rising levels in Lake Michigan, the erosion of many of the city’s beaches and flooding along the lakeshore. As we see warmer winters and more intense storms, the Chicago Department of Water Management would like to remind you that there are simple steps you can take to help keep water out of our basement.
- Do not dump fats/oils/greases in private drains or public catch basins.
- Avoid running a dishwasher or washing machine during storms.
- Disconnect downspout connections from the sewer system. Make sure to direct flow to areas with permeable surfaces that can properly absorb the stormwater or use rain barrels to collect the rain directly from the downspouts.
- Install rain gardens, green landscaping, or stormwater trees in your yard to help retain rainwater.
- Resurface driveways, parking pads, or patios with permeable pavement.
Additional information can be found at: https://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/water/supp_info/conservation.html
Supporting Documents/Information
City of Chicago Construction Summit 2020
RPB CAN: Roscoe between Clark & Sheffield 1/20/2020 to 1/25/2020
RPB CAN: Roscoe & Newport Alley Closure 1/6/2020 to 5/4/2020
Local Street Closures Related to CTA-RPM Work
The following streets will be fully and partially closed due to ongoing work related to the CTA’s RPM Project.
Roscoe: Partial Closure
From: Clark
To: Sheffield
Start: January 4, 2020
End: January 9, 2020
Closure Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Sheffield: Full Closure
From: Roscoe
To: Clark
Start: January 4, 2020
End: January 27, 2020
Closure Hours: 24/7
Work will occur on weekdays and weekends between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Closure Detour:
- Northbound Sheffield to Eastbound Belmont, Eastbound Belmont to Northbound Halsted, Northbound Halsted to Westbound Addison, Westbound Addison to continue Northbound Sheffield.
- Southbound Sheffield to Eastbound Addison, Eastbound Addison to Southbound Halsted, Southbound Halsted to Westbound Belmont, Westbound Belmont to continue Southbound Sheffield.
For more information, please visit the CTA-RPM website, https://www.transitchicago.com/rpm/rpb/. We also encourage you to sign up to the RPM newsletter for updated information, https://mailchi.mp/transitchicago/rpmalerts.
Supporting Documentation/Information:
Redefine the Drive Winter 2019 Newsletter
RPM CAN: Micropile drilling and installation in alley bordered by Seminary, Newport, Seminary & Clark
Sunesys 5G Installation: Addison & Ashland
Sunesys/Crown Castle will be installing fiber optic cables and associated equipment at N. Ashland and W. Addison. These improvements will enhance the speed and dependability of wireless communications in the area. The impacted area of the project is depicted below.
Type of Construction: The fiber optic cables will be installed underground (within right-of-ways) using directional boring, in order to minimize damage to the right-of-ways as well as some open cut trenching. There will also be installation of communication manholes, quazite boxes and the replacement of light pole(s). After installation, splicing will be performed to complete the project. In the event that pedestrian or vehicle traffic needs to be altered to accommodate construction equipment, barriers and signage will be installed to ensure the safety of those in the area. Any disturbed areas will receive an immediate temporary restoration solution, with a permanent restoration to previous or better condition to be performed later.
Impacted Area: Construction will start at under the sidewalk on the east side of N. Ashland at 3357 N. Ashland north to W. Addison, under the south sidewalk of W. Addison from N. Ashland to the first alley east of N. Ashland, across W. Addison into the alley east of N. Ashland and north of W. Addison to the first wooden ComEd pole.
Parking Restrictions: No parking signs will be posted along the following boundaries and will be in effect during construction hours:
- TBD
Work Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Project Duration: First Quarter of 2020 (Monday through Friday)
Project Contacts:
Sunesys/Crown Castle (ATS) – Zig Chowla at 630-973-7140
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Sunesys 5G Installation: Belmont & Seminary
Electric Conduit Construction (E.C.C.), on behalf of Sunesys/Crown Castle, will be installing fiber optic cables and associated equipment at Belmont and Seminary, on Seminary south of Belmont and in the alley west of Seminary. These improvements will enhance the speed and dependability of wireless communications in the area. The impacted area of the project is depicted below.
Type of Construction: The fiber optic cables will be installed underground (within right-of-ways) using directional boring, in order to minimize damage to the right-of-ways as well as some open cut trenching. There will also be installation of three (3) communication manholes, two (2) quazite boxes and the replacement of two (2) light poles. After installation, splicing will be performed to complete the project. In the event that pedestrian or vehicle traffic needs to be altered to accommodate construction equipment, barriers and signage will be installed to ensure the safety of those in the area. Any disturbed areas will receive an immediate temporary restoration solution, with a permanent restoration to previous or better condition to be performed later.
Impacted Area: Construction will start at the north west corner of Belmont and Seminary continue south on Seminary into the first alley. Crews will then head west into the alley to the second wooden ComEd pole.
Parking Restrictions: No parking signs will be posted along the following boundaries and will be in effect during construction hours:
- 1100 – 1115 W. Belmont
- 3135 – 3216 N. Seminary
Work Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Project Duration: October 17, 2019 through December 11, 2019 (Monday through Friday)
Project Contacts:
Electric Conduit Construction. (contractor) – Greg Preisch at 224-806-0271
Sunesys/Crown Castle (ATS) – Zig Chowla at 630-973-7140