Curb and Gutter Placement and Sidewalk Preparation Progressing
Sidewalk Preparation and Temporary Traffic Signal Work Continuing
Work Completed This Week
The contractor continued installing temporary traffic signals and completed sidewalk and curb and gutter removal along the south side of 16th Street between Home Avenue and Kenilworth Avenue. Excavation and aggregate base placement for sidewalk and curb and gutter were completed between Wenonah Avenue and Clinton Avenue.
Work Anticipated Next Week
Installation and activation of the temporary traffic signals are expected to be completed, along with removal of the existing traffic signals. Saw cutting for removals along the south side of 16th Street east of Oak Park Avenue is anticipated to finish. Sidewalk and curb and gutter removal is planned to continue along the south side of the roadway. Forming and pouring of sidewalk and curb and gutter sections are scheduled between Harlem Avenue and Kenilworth Avenue.
Neighborhood Impacts
No parking restrictions are in effect along the south side of 16th Street between Harlem Avenue and Clarence Avenue from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The south-side parking lane between Harlem Avenue and Kenilworth Avenue is closed to parking.
Residents and drivers should watch for construction signage, follow posted parking restrictions and traffic control measures, and use caution near workers and equipment. Visit this website for weekly updates throughout the project.
Sidewalk and Curb Removal Progressing
Work Completed This Week
The contractor continued installing temporary traffic signals and completed saw cutting for curb and gutter and pavement removal along the south side of 16th Street between Harlem Avenue and Wenonah Avenue. Sidewalk and curb and gutter removal was completed between Wenonah Avenue and Home Avenue. The contractor also excavated and placed aggregate base for sidewalk and curb and gutter between Harlem Avenue and Wenonah Avenue.
Work Anticipated Next Week
Installation of the temporary traffic signals and removal of the existing traffic signals are expected to be completed. Saw cutting for removals along the south side of 16th Street between Home Avenue and Kenilworth Avenue is anticipated to finish. Sidewalk and curb and gutter removal is planned to continue along the south side of the roadway, and curb and gutter placement is scheduled to begin.
Neighborhood Impacts
No parking restrictions are in effect along the south side of 16th Street between Harlem Avenue and Kenilworth Avenue from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The south-side parking lane between Harlem Avenue and Home Avenue is closed to parking.
Residents and drivers should watch for construction signage, follow posted parking restrictions and traffic control measures, and use caution near workers and equipment. Visit this website for weekly updates throughout the project.
Temporary Traffic Signal Installation and Removal Preparation
Work Completed This Week
The contractor began installing temporary traffic signals, installed tree protection, and completed tree root pruning throughout the project limits. Saw cutting for curb and gutter and pavement removal was completed along the south side of 16th Street between Harlem Avenue and Wenonah Avenue.
Work Anticipated Next Week
Installation of the temporary traffic signals is expected to be completed. Saw cutting for removals along the south side of 16th Street between Harlem Avenue and Kenilworth Avenue is anticipated to finish, with removals scheduled to begin along the south side of the roadway.
Neighborhood Impacts
No parking restrictions are in effect along 16th Street between Harlem Avenue and Kenilworth Avenue from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Residents and drivers should watch for construction signage, follow posted parking restrictions and traffic control measures, and use caution near workers and equipment. Visit this website for weekly updates throughout the project.
Traffic Control Signage Installed
Traffic control signage has been placed for the 16th Street project. Work is anticipated to begin in the middle of next week with layout and marking of sidewalk and curb and gutter sections scheduled for removal.
Welcome!
On behalf of the City of Berwyn, we would like to welcome you to the project website for the 16th Street Project. This resurfacing project, with traffic signal improvements, and associated improvements at 16th Street from Harlem Avenue (IL 43) to Lombard Avenue is a continued initiative to improve the infrastructure throughout the community.
This project will be funded by a combination of Surface Transportation Program Urban (STU) funds provided by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and local funds provided by the City of Berwyn.
This project includes roadway milling and resurfacing, traffic signal improvements, permeable paver installation, curb and gutter removal and replacement, sidewalk removal and replacement, combined sewer repair and lining, pavement marking, tree plantings, and final restoration.
In accordance with the City of Berwyn ordinance, daily working hours for the construction project are from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM on weekdays, and 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM on weekends. There is currently no work anticipated on Sundays or major legal Holidays.
The project team thanks you in advance for your patience and cooperation during this project. Motorists and pedestrians approaching the work zone are urged to pay close attention to orange signs and flaggers in work zones, obey posted speed limits, avoid cell phone use, be alert for construction workers and equipment, and obey closures and safety measures