Devon Avenue bridge repairs begin May 1

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that repairs to the bridge carrying Devon Avenue over the over the North Branch of the Chicago River, east of Milwaukee Avenue in Chicago, will begin, weather permitting, Thursday, May 1.

To complete the work, Devon Avenue will be reduced from two lanes to one in each direction over the bridge. The public also should expect various lane shifts on both sides of Devon Avenue approaching the bridge.

The project, which consists of repairing the bridge deck and approaches, replacing expansion joints and resurfacing, is anticipated to be completed in November.

The public can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. Alternative routes are encouraged. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to flaggers and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits and be on the alert for workers and equipment.

Over the next six years, IDOT is planning to improve more than 3,200 miles of highway and nearly 9 million square feet of bridge deck as part of Rebuild Illinois, which is investing $33.2 billion into all modes of transportation. Accomplishments through Year Five of Rebuild Illinois include approximately $16 billion of improvements statewide on 6,541 miles of highway, 686 bridges and 986 additional safety improvements.

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