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JACKSON/WACKER INTERSECTION TO REOPEN THURSDAY AFTERNOON

The new intersection of Jackson Boulevard and Wacker Drive will reopen on Thursday afternoon, as the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) works to complete the Wacker Drive reconstruction project by the end of the month. “The reopening of the Jackson intersection is an important milestone in this final stage of the project,” said CDOT Commissioner Gabe Klein. “We expect to complete construction soon and open a modern, more efficient and safer Upper and Lower Wacker Drive.” At 2 p.m. on Thursday, November 15th, the newly reconstructed intersection of Jackson at Wacker will reopen for the first time since closing earlier …
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Eisenhower/Franklin Exit Ramp and Adams Intersection to Reopen as Wacker/Van Buren Intersection Closes For Reconstruction

Both the Eisenhower Expressway exit ramp at Franklin Street and the new intersection of Adams Street and Wacker Drive will reopen early next week, as the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) gets closer to completion of the $300 million Wacker Drive reconstruction project. “The reopening of the Eisenhower exit ramp at Franklin is an important milestone in this final stage of the project,” said CDOT Commissioner Gabe Klein. “We expect to complete construction at the end of the year and introduce everyone to a modern, more efficient and safer Wacker Drive.” In the evening of Friday, July 13, the newly …
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Jackson access restricted this weekend

The remaining demolition around 250 S. Wacker will restrict access across Jackson from Friday night until Monday morning. Work will begin Friday at 7:30 p.m., with access to Jackson being restored via a temporary sidewalk Monday at 6 a.m. The Wacker crossing at Jackson will be accessible from Adams throughout the weekend. Additional updates include: Pedestrian restrictions Saturday from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Jackson between Canal and the river due to a helicopter lift taking place nearby Pedestrian crossing at Adams will be restored Monday morning Franklin between Wacker and Lake has been restored to one-way north traffic; …
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Adams sidewalk closed until July 2

The temporary sidewalk at Adams and Wacker will close until July 2. Pedestrians should use Monroe and Jackson as detours.

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Wacker Drive Reconstruction Project Enters Final Phase

The Jackson Boulevard intersection at Wacker Drive will close on Monday, June 18th as the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) opens the new Monroe Street intersection and begins the final phase of the $300 million Wacker reconstruction project. Revive Wacker Drive, Part 2, which will completely rebuild and modernize the 60-year-old roadway, remains on schedule to be completed by the end of 2012. The project is modernizing the upper and lower levels of Wacker Drive by creating safer, more efficient roadways for motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists. As Jackson closes from Canal Street to Franklin Street, Monroe Street will reopen to …
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