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May 8, 2009

Lots of Money, Lots of Road Construction This Summer

Get ready for some massive street construction this summer.

The City of Chicago announced Friday that $86 million in federal stimulus money is on its way here to fix the battered streets.

Approximately $50 million will be spent on 37 resurfacing projects, totally 31.4 miles of Chicago streets.

The remainder will be used on 4 major road re-construction projects at Chicago Avenue from Laramie to Grand, Congress Drive from Wells to Michigan, LaSalle Drive from Clark Street to Lake Shore Drive and Lake Park from 51st to 57th.

Here's a list of the 37 projects announced. Construction should start sometime in June and last 6-8 weeks, according to the city.

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Posted by Sean Lewis on May 8, 2009 6:19 PM | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBacks (0)

March 20, 2009

Where's YOUR killer pothole?

I've told you before about my non-eco friendly SUV. Don't worry, it's on the smaller side of the genre.

However can I now tell you how happy I am that I have an SUV during the Chicago freeze-thaw cycles that seem to bring out the worst in pavement?

Potholes.

KILLER potholes.

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Posted by Sean Lewis on March 20, 2009 7:44 PM | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBacks (0)

October 10, 2007

Stand Up & Cheer! The End is Near!

Hooray! Construction on the Dan Ryan is almost done. The project is scheduled to wrap up by November. I’ll be counting the days, because the past two years have been horrible. The “Damn Ryan” (as I lovingly refer to it) is backed up all the time, early in the morning, late at night, weekends, etc. It’s one big pain in the *#@! Not to mention all of the other expressways and main streets that are clogged up with people trying to avoid the Ryan.

But believe it or not, there is a bright side to the construction nightmare. In my quest not to get stuck in traffic, I’ve discovered “new” neighborhoods and rediscovered areas that I’d forgotten about. Streets that were once filled with abandoned buildings and vacant lots are plastered with high priced condos, refurbished Brownstones and Greystones, huge lofts and cute little boutiques. WOW! And I’ve discovered shopping areas, filled with my favorite stores that are not too far from my house. I’ve even come across areas that I might consider moving to.

But as much as I love the neighborhood tours, I will be happy to have the Ryan back. It’s supposed to be bigger, smoother and safer. If not, I may have to retreat to my neighborhood shortcuts.

Posted by Tonya Francisco on October 10, 2007 10:29 AM | Permalink | Comments (2) | TrackBacks (0)