Michigan Avenue Area News
Upcoming Street Closures and Construction Notices
FILMING NOTICE
“Transformers 3” will be filming Thursday, September 2 at various Chicago locations. Disruption to traffic will be minimal.
MILLENNIUM PARK
6:00am - 11:00am
Brief limited use of pyrotechnics under the supervision of the Chicago Fire and Police Department.
HELICOPTER AERIAL UNIT
7:00pm - 9:00pm
A helicopter will be flying at high elevations above the main branch of the Chicago River. Brief rooftop pyrotechnics will be used at various highrise buildings along Wacker Drive.
Children’s Memorial Hospital Construction Update (8/11/2010)
Children's Memorial Hospital continues construction on Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago at 225 E. Chicago Avenue (next to Northwestern Memorial's Prentice Women's Hospital).
In August, we will continue finishing up the exterior work. Almost all of the pre-cast (skin of the building) and windows have been installed. In addition, there is significant interior work taking place on each floor. On the upper levels, drywall is being installed, and plumbing and electrical work continues. On the lower levels, workers are installing ceiling tiles, painting walls, protecting and sealing floors, and installing doors and cabinets. Also, construction continues on the 5th floor bridge connecting Lurie Children's to Prentice Women's Hospital (all work to be done on site); as well as the 2nd floor pedestrian bridge connecting Lurie Children’s, Prentice and the parking garage for families and visitors.
Due to the nature of the work related to the installation of the pedestrian bridge across Superior Street, lane or street closures will be required in the area in front of the parking garage during portions of the project. Below is the anticipated schedule.
Superior St. Bridge Installation:
June 1, 2010 - March 1, 2011 (target date subject to weather, etc.)
Temporary Partial Closure of Superior Street Traffic Lane in Front of Parking Garage:
May 31 - August 16, 2010
Temporary Weekend Full Closure of Superior Street Traffic Lanes in Front of Parking Garage (between St. Clair and Fairbanks) from 7am-7pm (subject to weather, etc.):
June 19-20, 2010
July 17-18, 2010
July 24-25, 2010
July 31 - August 1, 2010
August 14 - 15, 2010
Early 2011 (TBD)
During August, work will continue to occur Monday through Friday from 8:00am to late afternoon or early evening, and Saturdays from 8:00am to late afternoon. Work on Sundays is also likely to continue timely completion of construction. You may notice increased truck activity related to deliveries. All work will be performed consistent with the City noise code requirements.
If you have any questions, please contact Nahlah Daddino at ndaddino@childrensmemorial.org or (773) 975-8733. Construction updates and other information are posted at www.childrensmemorial.org/newhospital/construction.
