Emerson/Ridge/Green Bay Corridor Project Improvements Begin May 16

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City of Evanston to Begin Emerson/Ridge/Green Bay Corridor Project Improvements May 16

The City of Evanston will begin a project to improve the Emerson/Ridge/Green Bay Corridor on Monday, May 16. The project will include roadway resurfacing and reconstruction; installation of new water main, storm sewer and drainage structures; replacement of curbs and gutters; traffic signal modernization; and new street/viaduct lighting, pavement markings and landscaping. The entire project is expected to be completed by early November 2016. (See attached project newsletter for map.)

The project will improve traffic safety and flow, create a friendlier route for pedestrians, bicyclists and public transit, and enhance aesthetics. The work is part of the City’s continuous program to improve the roadway system throughout the community and is funded by federal and local funds.

Schedule
The project will be completed in four stages, with some overlap/modification to stages as needed:

• Stage 1 construction will begin the week of May 16. Crews will be removing the medians on Ridge Ave. south of Emerson St., and on Green Bay Rd. north of Emerson St.
• Stage 2 will close the west side of Green Bay Rd., from Noyes St. south to Asbury Ave. and Emerson St.; the north side of Emerson St., between Asbury Ave. and Green Bay Rd.; and the west side of Ridge Ave., between Emerson St. and Garnett Pl.
• Stage 3 will mirror Stage 2, with closures taking place on the opposite sides of the streets.
• Stage 4 will include partial closures at the intersections within the project limits to allow for traffic signal work and final construction.

During construction, one lane of traffic in each direction will be maintained on Emerson St., Ridge Ave. and Green Bay Rd. The actual date when construction is planned will be noted on temporary “No Parking” signs posted 48 hours prior to the start of the work. Street cleaning and neighborhood parking restrictions will be waived for a one-block radius around the construction zone. Construction zone “No Parking Any Time” will be in effect on Green Bay Rd., between Emerson St. and Ridge Ave., for the duration of the project. Workers will attempt to minimize inconveniences for abutting businesses and residents.

Residents can sign up to receive text and email notifications regarding the project by visiting cityofevanston.org/ergb.

Contact
The contractor for this project is A. Lamp Concrete Contractors, Inc., located at 1900 Wright Blvd., Schaumburg. The City has retained ESI Consultants, Ltd. to monitor the project.

For questions or concerns during construction, please contact Resident Engineer Dave Doffin at 630-918-4113. Questions in general about the Emerson/Ridge/Green Bay Corridor Project should be directed to Sat Nagar, P.E., Senior Project Manager, at 3-1-1 or 847-448-4311.

For more information about the project, visit cityofevanston.org/ergb.

• Emerson-Ridge-Green+Bay+Newsletter-Loc+Map.pdf