Peterson Sewer Project Update

Added by Editor on May 15, 2013.
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Peterson construction updateUPDATE / 15 May, 2013:

Spring is definitely in bloom at Legion Park! The sight of bright tulips at the corner of Lincoln Avenue and Peterson Avenue signal the beginning of some well-deserved warm weather. The construction site that is the backdrop of this welcoming park will soon fade away as the Peterson Sewer Project is in its final stretch, with completion taking place in mid-June. Your patience and cooperation during this trying time has been greatly appreciated. The residents of the area will benefit tremendously from this extensive project as the new pipes should alleviate the issue of basement flooding.

UPDATE / 7 May, 2013:

Due to unforeseen delays, the Peterson Sewer Project construction will continue through mid June, 2013. In an effort to alleviate the congestion that the construction has caused in the area of Bryn Mawr and Kedzie, the stop signs at Virginia and Bryn Mawr and Spaulding and Bryn Mawr have been temporarily removed. If the removal of these signs becomes a traffic hazard, we will consider the option of replacing the signs. These signs will be reinstalled as soon as the construction process ends.

We apologize for the inconvenience this project has caused, but are confident that this $12-million-improvement will help to eliminate the flooding of many basements in the future.

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UPDATE / 18 April, 2013:

Please be advised that beginning Monday, April 22 or Tuesday, April 23, 2013, traffic control will be put in place on Lincoln Avenue to reduce traffic lanes to the east. This part of the project should take approximately 7 to 12 business days.

UPDATE / 11 March, 2013:

The Peterson Avenue Sewer Project is moving right along with work beginning West of Lincoln Avenue at the bridge during the first two weeks of April, 2013. The intersection will remain open and lane closures will continue. The project is expected to be completed on May 24, 2013.

UPDATE / 5 March, 2013:

The Peterson Avenue Sewer Project is moving right along with work beginning West of Lincoln Avenue at the bridge during the first two weeks of April, 2013. The intersection will remain open and lane closures will continue. The project is expected to be completed on May 24, 2013.

We will continue to update you as more information becomes available.

UPDATE / 8 February, 2013:

Please be aware that the sidewalk on the south side of Peterson Avenue between the bridge over the North Shore Channel and Lincoln Avenue will be closed in order to perform construction work. Pedestrians are asked to use the north sidewalk on Peterson Avenue as an alternate. Attached is a drawing to illustrate where the work zone is and where pedestrians should walk as an alternate. Pedestrians are asked to cross Peterson Avenue at Jersey Avenue and Lincoln Avenue. There are “SIDEWALK CLOSED” signs as well as barricades to alert pedestrians. The sidewalk will be closed for the next few months.

Estimated completion for the entire sewer project is approximately May of 2013. As always, we appreciate your patience and cooperation.

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UPDATE / 2 January, 2013:

Please be advised that Peterson Avenue has been reopened to its original traffic configuration of two lanes in both directions from Whipple Avenue/Sacramento Avenue to the east. This has allowed for the CTA #84 bus to resume its normal route.

The completion date for the entire project is still estimated to be in May of 2013. We will keep you informed as more updates become available.
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UPDATE / 30 November, 2012:

Please be aware that beginning Monday, December 3rd, traffic at California Avenue and Peterson Avenue will be reduced to one lane in each direction due to a sewer connection and restoration of the pavement at the intersection. Traffic will shift to the northbound lane to the east curb line and the southbound lane to the west curb line, as the work zone will be in the center of the roadway. This orientation will remain in place for about one week.

The following week traffic will shift to both the northbound lane and southbound lane to the center of the roadway, side by side, while the work zone will be on the outside lanes. This orientation will also last about one week.

Please see the attached exhibit for more clarification.

Temporary traffic configurations (PDF)

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The Department of Water Management has begun installing new sewer pipes in W. Peterson Avenue, from North Shore Channel to N. Artesian Avenue, and in N. Fairfield Avenue, from W. Peterson Avenue to W. Devon Avenue.

The job is expected to be complete by mid to late December. Restoration of the damaged streets/parkways will be completed in late May 2013.

Peterson, North Shore Channel to Western – The east bound traffic lane will be closed, and one lane of traffic in each direction on the north side (west bound) of Peterson will be maintained.

Fairfield, Peterson to Devon – Fairfield will be closed to “through traffic” during working hours (7:00 am to 5:00 pm). Local traffic will be allowed at all times and one lane will be left open after working hours.