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Alderman Tom Tunney
44th Ward
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Lake Shore Drive Repaving Project Reaches Major Milestone: Lane Configurations will Change as early as mid-day Thursday

The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) announced that the North Lake Shore Drive repaving project between Monroe St. and Grand Ave. is ahead of schedule. Shortly after morning rush hour on Thursday, September 13, construction crews are expected to change traffic configurations on N. LSD.  Drivers should notice an improved commute as they will be driving on newly resurfaced lanes between Monroe St. and Grand Ave.

The new traffic pattern will re-open the inner two lanes of traffic in each direction and close the outer two lanes northbound and southbound.  Additionally, at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, the northbound exit ramp from LSD to Illinois St. and the southbound exit ramp to Randolph St. will be closed for repairs and resurfacing.  Also, at 7:00 p.m., DuSable Harbor parking will be restricted.  The northbound exit at Randolph St. and the ramp from Randolph St. to Lower LSD will remain open until work on the Illinois St. ramps is completed.  Once Illinois St. reopens, the Randolph St. ramps will be resurfaced. There may also be periodic closures of Lower LSD and Wacker Dr. to ensure worker and motorist safety if surface work requires extensive repairs.

CDOT is carrying out the work on an accelerated schedule with around the clock lane closures and crews working double shifts in order to complete the repairs as quickly and safely as possible, with a minimum amount of inconvenience for drivers. Currently, the project remains on schedule.

Once the mainline resurfacing is complete, motorists can expect periodic partial lane closures on LSD in both directions for pavement striping and punch list work on both projects. This work will take place during off peak times, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and overnight from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., weather permitting.

CDOT continues to encourage motorist to seek alternative routes or public transportation until the project is completed.

 

You can follow CDOT on digital media:

Twitter:  @ChicagoDOT
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CDOTNews
The web: chicagodot.org

Wrigley Field: September Concert Information

Friday September 7th: Billy Joel

Saturday September 8th: Fall Out Boy

 

Parking Restrictions

Clark – Both Sides: Newport to Addison

  • 9/7: 3pm-Midnight
  • 9/8: 2pm-Midnight

Clark – East Side Only: Waveland to Irving Park

  • 9/7: 3pm-Midnight
  • 9/8: 2pm-Midnight

Addison – Both Sides: Wilton to Clark

  • 9/7: 3pm-Midnight
  • 9/8: 2pm-Midnight

Addison – North Side Only: Clark to Southport

  • 9/7: 3pm-Midnight
  • 9/8: 2pm-Midnight

Irving Park – Both Sides: Clark to Seminary

  • 9/7: 3pm-Midnight
  • 9/8: 2pm-Midnight

 

Parking Restriction for Concert Setup/Take Down 8/29-9/9

Racine – Grace to Green Lot Entrance: East Side Only

Sheffield- 3700-3721- No Parking – Both Sides: Trucks will be entering and exiting the parking lot on the west side of Sheffield

 

Street Closures 8/29-9/9

Sheffield (Addison to Waveland): Full Street Closure (Except Fire Lane)

Waveland (Sheffield to Kenmore): Full Street Closure (Except Fire Lane)

 

What to Expect as Concert Setup/Takedown Takes Place

  • Trucks, Crane(s), Forklift(s), etc. will beginning lining up on Waveland beginning August 29th after the Cubs Game and proceed to Sheffield where they will be unloaded and move materials into the Ballpark.
  • Trucks will be traveling from both Irving Park between Clark and Sheffield and the Camry (Green Lot) at Grace and Racine to the ballpark during both setup and takedown.
  • Wrigley Field will be transformed into a concert venue with the installation of staging, sound and lighting equipment. Seating areas will be added to field.
  • The Lights at Wrigley Field will be on throughout the week as the Concert Setup/Takedown takes place.

 

Lights will be on OVERNIGHT to facilitate concert setup and take down beginning August 29th.

 

Lights will be on as per the below schedule:

Thursday, Sept 6: 7:00 PM to Midnight

Friday, Sept 7: 12:01 AM to 1:00 AM

Friday, Sept 7: 11:00 PM to Midnight

Saturday, Sept 8: Midnight to 8:00 AM

Saturday, Sept 8: 11:00 PM to Midnight

Sunday, Sept 9: Midnight to 8:00 AM

Sunday, Sept 9: 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Sound Testing

Sound testing should be anticipated on the evening before each show. In addition, performance rehearsals will occur on each concert date (September 7th and September 8th), between Noon and 4pm.

 

Limo and Taxi Information

In an effort to minimize the impact of traffic in the community around Wrigley Field, the 44th Ward, the Chicago Police Department, OEMC and the Chicago Department of Transportation have established the following pickup/outbound regulations for Taxis, limousines, and car services for the concerts:

 

Ride Share Drop off/Pick up designations are located at:

  • From North: Irving Park Rd. between Clark St. and Seminary Av.
  • From South: Clark St. (west side of the 3300 block) , south of Roscoe St., facing southbound

 

Concert Day Highlights

Friday September 7th: Billy Joel

Saturday September 8th: Fall Out Boy

 

Gates Open

Friday September 7th: Billy Joel – Gates open at 6pm  :   Show begins at 8pm

Saturday September 8th: Fall Out Boy – Gates open at 4:30pm  :   Show begins at 6:30pm

 

Expect pyrotechnics displays and fireworks to take place during the Fall Out Boy show Saturday, September 8.

 

  • Residential Permit Parking will be in effect. Vehicles parked in violation of the Residential Permit Parking regulations are subject to ticket.
  • Priority Towing will take place in all special areas designated as No Parking
  • Vehicles parking in violation of parking regulations resulting in a public hazard, such as Bus Stops No Parking/Tow Zones, crosswalks, driveways, alleys, etc. will be strictly enforced and are subject to Ticket & Tow.
  • Residents are encouraged to contact the Night Game Hotline (1-866-427-3869) to report quality of life issues requiring POLICE ATTENTION.
  • Please call 911 in cases of emergency.
  • General complaints regarding the concert should be directed to the Chicago Cubs at 773-404-CUBS or via email neighbors@cubs.com.
  • During Pre & Post Concerts, at the discretion of the Police and/or OEMC, Clark between Grace and Sheffield and Addison between Racine and Halsted may be closed to vehicular traffic as a Public Safety measure. Traffic will then be rerouted North/South on Racine and Halsted. While this may be inconvenient, public safety is of the utmost importance.
  • Parking is available at the remote lot, located at 3900 N. Rockwell, with a free shuttle to the concerts. The remote lot will be open 3 hours prior to each concert.
  • “Hospitality Teams” an independent third party hired by the Chicago Cubs will be throughout the neighborhood. The team aims to provide a visible presence in the community.
  • TAILGAITING AND ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION ON THE PUBLIC WAY ARE PROHIBITED AND WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED.
  • LOITERING WILL NOT BE PERMITTED ON ANY STREETS SURROUNDING WRIGLEY FIELD INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO; CLARK, ADDISON, WAVELAND AND SHEFFIELD.

 

 

Bank of America Chicago Marathon – Sunday, October 7, 2018

 

2018 Bank of America Chicago Marathon

On Sunday, October 7, the 41st annual Bank of America Chicago Marathon will welcome 45,000 participants to the City of Chicago. Each year, we proudly invite participants, volunteers and spectators to celebrate the Chicago Marathon which starts and finishes in historic Grant Park and travels through the downtown streets of Chicago.

Running the Bank of America Chicago Marathon is the pinnacle of achievement for elite athletes and everyday runners alike. On race day, runners from all 50 states and more than 100 countries will set out to accomplish a personal dream by reaching the finish line in Grant Park.
  • Similar procedure as previous years, except this year the course will extend a couple blocks further north beyond Addison up to Sheridan Rd. then turn back south on Broadway as usual.

 

 

INNER LAKE SHORE DRIVE ACCESS (SOUTH OF BELMONT)

As in past years on marathon morning during the street closures, the one block strip of Inner Lake Shore Drive in front of 3180 Lake Shore which is normally one-way southbound will become a TWO-WAY STREET under the supervision of Chicago Police.

 

 

BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO MARATHON – CTA REROUTES

 

 

Please visit www.Transitchicago.com/alerts to learn about CTA reroutes and customers alerts.

2018 Chicago Triathlon TRAFFIC ALERT

Dear Resident,

The 36th annual Chicago Triathlon, the largest swim-bike-run event in the world, will be held in Grant Park and throughout the downtown area on Sunday, August 26.

Due to a conflict between a car and cyclist on Lake Shore Drive last year, the public safety professionals of the City are no longer permitting cones as separation on Lake Shore Drive.

For the bike portion of this year’s Triathlon, all southbound lanes of Lake Shore Drive will be closed to traffic on race day, Sunday, August 26, between 5:00 AM and 12:00 PM, from Hollywood Ave to Randolph St.

Life Time Fitness organizes the triathlon each year, and has worked with the relevant City agencies and impacted Aldermanic offices to message this closure.

Should you wish to learn more about the traffic impact, or the triathlon in general, please visit www.chicagotriathlon.com/resources or contact their office:

Life Time Athletic Events Office
171 N. Aberdeen, Suite 400-15
Chicago, Illinois 60607

Phone: 773-404-2281
Email: info@chicagotriathlon.com
Web: www.chicagotriathlon.com

Thank you for reading our notification, and for your support of this world-class event. We look forward to another great event this year.

Documents

TriLSDClosureAlert_Residents

Important Information Regarding Residential Guest Passes

 

PURPLE Residential Guest  Parking Passes are available now. These passes can be used the day of purchase and through the new year to December 31, 2019. Our office no longer sells the 2018 Red Residential Guest Parking Passes.

RED Residential Guest Parking Passes Expire and must be used by December 31, 2018. The Chicago City Clerk’s Office does not offer refunds or exchanges for unused guest passes from previous years.

 

 

 

 

 

CDOT Traffic Alert: N Lake Shore Drive Resurfacing Project & and Bridge Repairs at LSD over LaSalle Drive to start 8/21

Lake Shore Drive Repaving Project to Begin on August 27; Two Lanes to be Closed in Both Directions from Monroe to LaSalle Drive Until October 6; Drivers Urged to Reroute to Avoid Delays

The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) announced that it plans to start an accelerated project on August 27, weather permitting, to resurface N. Lake Shore Drive from Monroe St. to Grand Ave. and to make repairs to the bridge that carries Lake Shore Drive over LaSalle Drive.  The accelerated schedule will require lane closures that will reduce Lake Shore Drive to two lanes in each direction from South of Monroe to LaSalle Drive (near North Avenue) for the duration of the project in order to complete the work by October 6, ahead of the Chicago Marathon.

CDOT is advising motorists to take alternate routes to avoid delays, especially during peak travel times.

During the first phase, the two inner lanes of both north and southbound LSD will be closed so that crews can repair and resurface the roadway and ramps at Randolph St., Illinois St. and Lower Wacker Drive. Once that work is complete, the outer lanes will be closed so the roadway and left side entrance and exit ramps can be repaired and repaved.

Advance work for the LSD resurfacing project will start on Monday, August 13. Traffic will be stopped intermittently during off peak hours for 10 to 20 minute intervals on Lower LSD to perform work on the underside of the elevated portions of LSD. Work on the northbound entrance ramps to LSD at Randolph and Illinois will be staged to assure that one ramp is open at all times.  Resurfacing work on the upper level will also require intermittent closures on the lower level.

Advance work at LSD and LaSalle Drive is scheduled to start on August 20, and will require the closure of all but one lane in each direction on LaSalle Drive under LSD for the duration of the project.

CDOT is carrying out the work on an accelerated schedule with around the clock lane closures and crews working double shifts in order to complete the repairs as quickly and safely as possible, with a minimum amount of inconvenience for drivers.

Once the mainline resurfacing is complete, motorists can expect periodic partial lane closures on LSD in both directions for pavement striping and punch list work on both projects. This work will take place during off peak times, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and overnight from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., weather permitting.

You can follow CDOT on digital media:

Filming Notice – 900 Block of W. Fletcher

Dear Residents & Business Owners,

Springboard Productions will be filming a show at The Vic Theater on Wednesday, August 22, 2018. In order to park essential vehicles and equipment, a small area on Fletcher St. will be posted as NO PARKING/TOW ZONE during the following dates/times:

  • From Tuesday afternoon, August 21, 2018 at 2 p.m.
  • Until Thursday morning, August 23, 2018 at 6 a.m.
  • North side of Fletcher St. from 938 Fletcher to Sheffield Ave.

Location Manager and On-Site Contact:
Hank Neuberger
Cell: (312) 391-3889

Permits and traffic control, if required, are being coordinated by the Chicago Film Office and the Chicago Police Department. We will not block driveways, loading zones, fire hydrants, bus stops, or disabled parking zones.

If you have any additional questions regarding this filming, you may also contact the Chicago Film Office at 312 744-6415.

We look forward to filming in your neighborhood, and thank you for your cooperation.

 

Hank Neuberger
1212 Crain St. Evanston, IL 60202
847.475.1562 office
312.391.3889 mobile
hank@springboardproductions.net
www.springboardproductions.net

Supporting Documentation

Pearl Jam: Upcoming Concert, Traffic & Parking Information

Pearl Jam Concerts

PRELIMINARY INFORMATION

 

Saturday August 18th and Monday August 20th

Parking Restrictions-

Clark – Both Sides- Newport to Addison:

8/18 and 8/20 3pm-Midnight

Clark – East Side Only- Waveland to Irving Park:

8/18 and 8/20 3pm-Midnight

Addison- Both Sides Wilton to Clark:

8/18 and 8/20 3pm-Midnight

Addison – North Side Only- Clark to Southport:

8/18 and 8/20 3pm-Midnight

Irving Park – Both Sides – Clark to Seminary:

8/18 and 8/20 3pm-Midnight

 

Parking Restriction for Concert Setup/Take Down 8/15-8/21

Racine- Grace to Green Lot Entrance – East Side Only

Sheffield- 3700-3721- No Parking – Both Sides: Trucks will be entering and exiting the parking lot on the west side of Sheffield

 

Street Closures 8/15-8/21

Sheffield (Addison to Waveland) Full Street Closure (Except Fire Lane)

Waveland (Sheffield to Kenmore) Full Street Closure (Except Fire Lane)

 

What to Expect as Concert Setup/Takedown Takes Place

  • Trucks, Crane(s), Forklift(s), etc. will beginning lining up on Waveland beginning August 15th after the Cubs Game and proceed to Sheffield where they will be unloaded and move materials into the Ballpark.
  • Trucks will be traveling from both Irving Park between Clark and Sheffield and the Camry (Green Lot) at Grace and Racine to the ballpark during both setup and takedown.
  • Wrigley Field will be transformed into a concert venue with the installation of staging, sound and lighting equipment. Seating areas will be added to field.
  • The Lights at Wrigley Field will be on throughout the week as the Concert Setup/Takedown takes place.
  • Lights will be on OVERNIGHT on August 15th through August 18th and August 20th through August 21st.

Sound Checks

  • Sound checks should be anticipated on the evening of Friday August 17th and on each concert date (August 18th and August 20th).

Limo and Taxi Information

  • In an effort to minimize the impact of traffic in the community around Wrigley Field, the 44th Ward, the Chicago Police Department, OEMC and the Chicago Department of Transportation have established the following pickup/outbound regulations for Taxis, limousines, and car services for the concerts:
  • Ride Share Drop off/Pick up designations are located at:
    • From North: Irving Park Rd. between Clark St. and Seminary Av.
    • From South: Clark St. (west side of the 3300 block) , south of Roscoe St., facing southbound

Concert Day Highlights

Pearl Jam Concerts

Saturday August 18th and Monday August 20th

Gates Open at 5:30pm and the shows begins at 7:30pm and will end no later than 11pm

  • Residential Permit Parking will be in effect. Vehicles parked in violation of the Residential Permit Parking regulations are subject to ticket.
  • Priority Towing will take place in all special areas designated as No Parking
  • Vehicles parking in violation of parking regulations resulting in a public hazard, such as Bus Stops No Parking/Tow Zones, crosswalks, driveways, alleys, etc. will be strictly enforced and are subject to Ticket & Tow.
  • Residents are encouraged to contact the Night Game Hotline (1-866-427-3869) to report quality of life issues requiring POLICE ATTENTION. Please call 911 in cases of emergency.
  • General complaints regarding the concert should be directed to the Chicago Cubs at 773-404-CUBS or via email neighbors@cubs.com.
  • During Pre & Post Concerts, at the discretion of the Police and/or OEMC, Clark between Grace and Sheffield and Addison between Racine and Halsted may be closed to vehicular traffic as a Public Safety measure. Traffic will then be rerouted North/South on Racine and Halsted. While this may be inconvenient, public safety is of the utmost importance.
  • Parking is available at the remote lot, located at 3900 N. Rockwell, with a free shuttle to the concerts. The remote lot will be open 3 hours prior to each concert.
  • Pearl Jam Merchandise Tent(s) will be setup in the “Gold Lot” located at Waveland and Clifton August 17th through August 21st. Open daily Noon-7pm non shows. On show days 9am to end of show.
  • General Admission Ticket holders– Lineup is on Waveland east of Sheffield beginning at 8am. Additional security has been implemented for crowd management.
  • “Hospitality Teams” an independent third party hired by the Chicago Cubs will be throughout the neighborhood. The team aims to provide a visible presence in the community.
  • TAILGATING AND ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION ON THE PUBLIC WAY ARE PROHIBITED AND WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED.
  • LOITERING WILL NOT BE PERMITTED ON ANY STREETS SURROUNDING WRIGLEY FIELD INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO; CLARK, ADDISON, WAVELAND AND SHEFFIELD.

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