Current Construction Projects, City of Chicago, August 21, 2008

CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION

DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

MONTHLY MAYORAL INFRASTRUCTURE PRESENTATION

� TERMINAL 5 PEDESTRIAN WALKWAYS (Project No. H2008)

� TERMINAL 5 UPPER LEVEL GROUT POCKETS (Project No. H3061.05)

� TAXIWAY WT REHABILITATION (Project No. H6157.08-01)

� ORD RUNWAY 4R/22L ARRESTOR BED (Project No. H6157.07-01)

� ORD ARFF TRAINING FACILITY BURN PIT REHABILITATION(Project No. H6164.07)

� ORD TERMINAL APRON PAVEMENT (Project No. H6166.08)

� HTW SYSTEM PUMP UPGRADE – SOUTH PUMPS (Project No. H7085.06)

� MDW EMPLOYEE PARKING LOT “A” EXPANSION (Project No. M5026.02)

� MDW RUNWAY 4R/22L REHABILITATION (Project No. M6090.07)

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TERMINAL 5 PEDESTRIAN WALKWAYS O’Hare International Airport

DOA Project No. H2008

Construction Contract Amount: $1,358,230Contractor: F.H. Paschen / S.N. Nielsen

Substantial Completion: 9/10/08Notice To Proceed: 3/18/08

PM (Construction): Ron TamasonPM (Design): Larry Pianto

Design Contract Amount: $132,478Designer: H.W. Lochner, Inc.

� Status Summary– Site investigation of existing fascia material

completed. Fascia materials on order.

– Site investigation of corroded structural members complete.

� Progress– Schedules affected by unforeseen conditions

– corroded structural members and structural connections of handrails.

– Final design solution to drainage and structural issues.

– Building permit received.

� Attention Areas– Continued coordination with Airport Transit

System and Landside Operations.

– Review revised schedule to project new completion dates caused by design changes.

The scope includes Design/Construction to rehabilitate the six pedestrian walkways at O’Hare Terminal 5 to prevent drainage into the vestibules and replace deteriorated fascia panels.

Structural corrosion repairs MMIP-0801084

TERMINAL 5 UPPER LEVEL GROUT POCKETS O’Hare International Airport

DOA Project No. H3061.05

� Status Summary– Revised repairs underway.

– Concrete placement started 5/22/08.

� Progress– Type V Fascia repair completed.

– 45 degree patches near completion.

– Scaffolding for guardrail sandblast and paint.

– Time extension of 10 days granted to accommodate revised Type V repairs.

– Overall project is 95% complete.

� Attention Areas– Coordination continues with Airport Transit

System and Landside Operations.

– Construction schedule: 04/21/08 – 08/28/08.

The scope includes the removal, replacement and repair of existing post-tension grout pockets on the O’Hare Terminal 5 upper level bridge.

Type V Fascia Repair in Upper

Construction Contract Amount: $2,278,528Contractor: McHugh/Riteway Joint Venture

Substantial Completion: 8/28/08Notice To Proceed: 3/11/08

PM (Construction): Ron TamasonPM (Design): Larry Pianto

Design Contract Amount: $84,810Designer: H.W. Lochner

MMIP-0801085

REHABILITATION OF TAXIWAY WT O’Hare International Airport

DOA Project No. H6157.08-01

Construction Contract Amount: $12,793,200Contractor: Rossi Contractors

Substantial Completion: 9/30/08Construction Notice To Proceed: 4/30/08

PM (Construction): R. David HerroldPM (Design): Kenneth Lee

Design Contract Amount: $1,650,442Designer: A. Epstein & Sons International

Improvements to the previous runway 18/36, (current temporary taxiway GG) pavement for use as a taxiway, including pavement removal, pavement scarilay, new concrete taxiway pavement, new shoulder pavement, grading, drainage, pavement markings, new taxiway edge lighting, new runway guard lights and landscaping.

Taxiway WT Concrete Replacement MMIP-080108

� Status Summary– Phase 1 electrical work and PCC concrete

pavement nearing completion.

– Fine grading shoulder stone started.

� Progress– Phase 2 electrical work in progress.

– P-401 test strip in place as of 7/24/08. Awaiting test results on test strip prior to further paving.

– Scarification, overlay and electrical work in progress.

– Phase 3 subbase, ATPB and binder course nearing completion.

� Attention Areas– No current issues.

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RUNWAY 4R/22L ARRESTOR BED SYSTEM O’Hare International Airport

DOA Project No. H6159.07-01

� Status Summary– Block installation nearing completion.

� Progress– Current schedule completion was

06/20/08, but delay due to FAA changes, weather (rain) and utility locations will impact the date (possible 6 weeks).

– FAA changes received.

� Attention Areas– Coordinating with FAA on design issues

pertaining to FAA lights and Navaids.

– Pricing FAA requested changes.

– Discussion of funding for those changes.

– Repair of EMAS areas destroyed by aircraft involvement on 7/18/08.

This project is for the design and rehabilitation of Runway 4R/22L Arrestor Bed System at O’Hare Airport.

Runway 4R/22L Arrestor Bed System MMIP-080108

Construction Contract Amount: $8,944,630Contractor: Walsh Construction Co.


PM (Construction): R. David HerroldPM (Design): Kenneth Lee

Design Contract Amount: $1,178,358Designer: Patrick Engineering

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AIRCRAFT RESCUE FIRE FIGHTING TRAINING FACILITY BURN PIT REHABILITATION

O’Hare International AirportDOA Project No. H6164.07

� Status Summary– New concrete footing completed.

– Concrete slab to close the 30’x30’ opening completed.

� Progress– Form work for new concrete curb

started.

– Rebar installation.

� Attention Areas– No current issues.

Limited demolition and replacement of elements in the existing ARFF Training Facility Burn Pit. Scope also includes replacement of piping, equipment, steel bridge grating and supply lines.

MMIP-080108

Construction Contract Amount: $3,857,660Contractor: Kidde Fire Trainers


PM (Construction): Roussos AvgoustakisPM (Design): Larry Pianto

Design Contract Amount: $222,350Designer: Kidde Fire Trainers

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TERMINAL APRON PAVEMENT O’Hare International Airport

DOA Project No. H6166.08

Construction Contract Amount: $17,725,000Contractor: Rossi Contractors, Inc.


PM (Construction): R.D. HerroldPM (Design): Kenneth Lee

Design Contract Amount: $145,000Designer: HNTB, Inc.

Scope includes the construction and associated services necessary to remove and replace existing apron pavement and improve the drainage at the Domestic and International Terminal and concourses during the 2008 construction season.

MMIP-080108

� Status Summary– Gate F6 completed 6/01/08.

– GateL3 completed 6/27/08.

� Progress– Work to continue until Mid-November

(Funding and weather permitting).

� Attention Areas– Planning for work at Gates K and L.

– Funding for continued work on Apron is needed.

– City/Airlines to meet for T5 Apron planning and schedule.

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RUNWAY 4R/22L REHABILITATION Midway International Airport

DOA Project No. M6090.07

� Status Summary– Variable depth asphalt pavement

operation underway.

– Asphalt pavement and drainage improvements in the Bullseye underway.

� Progress– Removal and replacement for Phase I

bituminous inlay complete.

– Variable depth milling and replacement with bituminous base material for runway 4R mainline pavement 90% complete.

– Detention basin excavation started 7/14/08.

– Bullseye pavement, electrical work and drainage work continues.

� Attention Areas– Maintain scheduling and phasing with

Midway Operations, Airlines and FAA.

This project is for the design and rehabilitation of Runway 4R/22L at Midway Airport.

Midway Runway 4R/22L Rehabilitation MMIP-080108

Construction Contract Amount: $13,360,298Contractor: Central Blacktop


PM (Construction): Robert RupertPM (Design): Kenneth Lee

Design Contract Amount: $1,148,718Designer: Earth-Tech

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ELEVATED PARKING STRUCTURE GREEN ROOF Midway International Airport

DOA Project No. JM5047

� Status Summary– Work is 100% Complete.

– Project completed on time.

– Construction Schedule: 5/12/08-6/30/08.

This project is for the design and rehabilitation of Runway 4R/22L at Midway Airport.

MMIP-080108

Construction Contract Amount: $127,411Contractor: Meccor Industries, Ltd.


PM (JOC Construction): Thomas McFallPM (Design): Robert Dawson

Design Contract Amount: $145,784Designer: Muller & Muller

17 Completed Green Roof Project

ELEVATED PARKING STRUCTURE GREEN ROOF Midway International Airport

DOA Project No. JM5047

Additional Photos – Completed Green Roof Project

MMIP-08010818

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Bureau of Electricity Project Updates

2008 Residential Lighting

1253Underground 100%

120Underground 25%

5695ISSUED

90120ENG. COMP.

164243REQUESTED

MAYOR’S ALD. MENU# of Blocks

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2008 BOE- PBC Projects� CFD E18 1360 S. Blue Island- Complete

� CFD E70 6030 N. Clark- Complete

� CFD E102 7340 N. Clark- Active

� Skinner School 1260 W. Adams-Anticipated Start Sept. 2008

� Work with PBC to install new street lighting and Traffic Signal priority system for Fire Houses if necessary.

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2008 CHA Projects

� Madden Wells Phase 2 – Active 3700-3900 S. Vincennes

� Stateway Gardens Phase 1 – Active 3600 S. Federal

� Phillip Murray Homes – August 08 13300 S. Dobson

� Francis Cabrini Homes – Fall 2008

� Working with other city agencies and CHA contractors to install new Lighting

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2008 WPA – CDOT

� South Area Project 4 – Active 108th St. Burley to State Line Road

� North Area Project 5 – Complete New England-Newcastle-Balmoral-Altgeld

� 3300 S. Oakley- Start Aug. 2008� South Area Project 5- Start Aug. 15

7500 to 7600 S. Halsted-Racine � 117th to 118th Longwood-Hale; Sept. 15

� Working with CDOT and installing new Residential Lighting Systems.

Chris Bushell

Director, Power & Way Maintenance, Construction and Engineering

August 1, 2008

City of Chicago Infrastructure Meeting

Patricia Taylor

Vice President, Facilities Maintenance, Construction and Engineering

Presented by Chicago Transit Authority

Infrastructure PresentationFriday, August 1, 2008 17

Today’s Presentation

Project Reports To

1. Brown Line Capacity Expansion Project Patricia Taylor

2. Howard Station Patricia Taylor

3. Subway Escalator Replacement Project Patricia Taylor

4. State Street Tie Renewal Project Chris Bushell

5. Ravenswood and North Mainline Tie Renewal Chris Bushell

6. Blue Line Signals Chris Bushell

7. Blue Line O’Hare Slow Zone Removal Chris Bushell

8. Loop Signals Chris Bushell


Facilities Construction

Project Update: Brown Line RehabilitationWittmann/ Titzer/ Hurtado

Project Value/Total Budget $529.9M

Earned to Date $374.8M

Percent Earned to Date 70.7%

Percent Time Used to Date 69%

Brown Line Schedule Status & Project Update as of 8/1/08

Station Updates

� Fullerton (Completion: December 2009)

� Construction requiring 3-track operation to be complete by 12/31/08. Work to install the permanent stairs at the station house to be complete by August 1, 2008. Caissons north of Fullerton are complete and the contractor continues with installation of remaining caissons. Installation of the struts and caisson caps continues.

� Belmont (Completion: December 2009)

� Construction requiring 3-track operation to be complete by 12/31/08. Track 2R and half of new SB platform placed into service on July 11, 2008. Installation of stairway walls and slab on grade is on-going. Demolition south of the old stairways at Belmont completed. Demolition continues north of Belmont. Caisson installation on the south side of Belmont continues.

� Armitage (Open)

� Removal of temp station, installation of rotogates, structure painting, installation of new landscape planters and ornamental fencing completed. Installation of drip pan and lighting ongoing.


Brown Line Capacity Expansion ProjectProject Update


Station Updates

� Chicago (Completion: September 2008)

� Work continues on historic station house, electrical room, elevators and platform railings. Installation of station house roof and curtain wall ongoing. New sidewalks on the south side of Chicago Ave and two-way traffic on Franklin opened on July 18, 2008. Temporary stairs on Franklin to be removed by August 1, 2008.

� Diversey (Station Opening: August 4, 2008)

� Contractor continues with painting, signage installation, and station detail work. New station to open for service on August 4, 2008.

� Damen (Completion: December 2008)

� Detailing of new platform structural steel, historic stationhouse rehabilitation, and new station house build out continues. Installation of platform decking, guardrails, tactile edging, and electrical work ongoing. Elevator installation has begun.

� Irving Park (Completion: January 2009)

� Detailing steel, bent foundations and platform conduit work continues. Stationhouse and elevator tower masonry and platform guardrail work has begun.

� Paulina (Completion: May 2009)

� Installation of bent foundations, platform decking, station masonry, painting of structural steel, platform conduit and guard rails is on-going.

� Wellington (Completion: August 2009)

� Bent foundation replacement and utility relocations are ongoing.



Total Project Budget $ 87.6M

Contract Value $ 56.7M

Earned to Date $ 45.5M

Percent Earned to Date 80 %

Percent Time Used to Date 76 %

Howard/Red Line Schedule Status & Project Update as of 8/1/08

Project Update

� New terminal station entrance opened June 9, 2008. Station is ADA compliant, has 4 elevators and 6 escalators and tactile edging and signage.

� Howard Street entrance scheduled to be closed at the end of July 2008 and will be closed until February 2009.

� Howard Street closures will continue during this time as required for concrete restoration.

� Construction work scheduled for completion in February 2009.

Project Update: Howard/Red LineMascheri



South Terminal Entrance with High Canopy New Escalator to Platform Level




North Side of Howard Street - Historic Entrance (Future Tenant Space/Auxiliary Exit)




Project Update: Subway EscalatorsMascheri/ Herndobler

Total Project Budget $21,159,952

Construction Contract Value $16,581,000

Earned to Date $1,926,903

Percent Earned to Date 12%


Subway EscalatorsSchedule Status & Project Update as of 8/1/08

Project Update

� Work has begun to re-open the Polk Street exit at the Harrison Red Line Station. The Polk Street exit will be opened by the end of 2008.

�Construction on first three escalators begins at the end of July 2008 with:

� Monroe/Adams (platform to mezzanine) scheduled completion of January 2009

� Adams/Jackson (mezzanine to street) scheduled completion of December 2008

� Jackson/Van Buren (mezzanine to street) scheduled completion of December 2008


Power & Way Construction

Project Update

� Demolition began 2/15/08 and as of 6/16/08, 27,198 ties have been removed.

� The Installation of concrete half ties began April 5, 2008 and as of July 21, 2008, 23,973 ties were poured.

State Street Tie ReplacementSchedule Status & Project Update as of 8/1/08

Project Update: State Street Tie ReplacementMorey/Heard

Total Project Budget $38.1M

Contract Value $26.6M






Project Update: Ravenswood/ North Main TiesMorey/ Ohs

Total Project Budget $44,524,011

Contract Value $22,852,000

Earned to Date $3,864,590



Ravenswood and North Main Tie Renewal ProjectSchedule Status & Project Update as of 8/1/08

Project Update

� Construction work started June 4, 2008. The following tie renewal has been completed as of 7/28/08:

� Track 1 = 2,700 feet

� Track 2 = 3,200 feet

� Western Center Track = 560 feet

�Milestone 1--furnish and deliver materials--is set for September 13, 2008.

�Ravenswood work is scheduled for completion in December 2008.



Total Project Budget $243M





Blue Line SignalsSchedule Status & Project Update as of 8/1/08

Project Update

� Installed cab signals on the Congress Branch of the Blue Line from Forest Park to Loomis. Old equipment removal from the right-of-way is ongoing.

� Installed cab signals on the Kennedy Branch of the Blue Line from Jefferson Park to Damen. The cutover between Damen and Division was completed on July 27, 2008. During the week of July 12, 2008, two relay houses were delivered to Grand crossover. Wiring of the houses is ongoing.

Project Update: Blue Line SignalsGray/ Hampton


Total Project Budget $126M




Percent Time Used to Date 75.74%

Blue Line Slow Zone RemovalSchedule Status & Project Update as of 8/1/08

Project Update

� Phase 2 project construction began March 28, 2008. In this phase, approximately 58,939 feet of track have been replaced as of 7/24/08.

�Additional Track Footage has been added to the contract. This includes replacement of the direct fix fasteners in the O’Hare Subway.

Project Update: Blue Line Slow Zone RemovalGray/ Zinck


Project Completion

Total track feet to complete 110,633

Percent track feet complete 77.4%



Total Project Budget $103.8M




Percent Time Used to Date 56.6%

Loop SignalsSchedule Status & Project Update as of 8/1/08

Project Update

�The Loop track renewal work is currently scheduled to resume the weekend of September 5-7, 2008. Work will include the replacement of 1,100 track feet from Randolph/Wabash to 250 feet South of Madison.

�DBEC is installing train stops, signal platforms, and local signal cable in the Loop. DBEC is installing conduit in the LaSalle Street Trolley Tunnel. DBEC continued with switch machine replacement in the Loop. DBEC is performing prep work to prepare for the cutover of GRS1 to GRS2 audio circuits.

� Tower 18 work is currently scheduled for Fall 2009. DBEC is currently investigating ways to accelerate this work so that it can begin in Spring 2009.

Project Update: Loop SignalsGray/ Dyra

Montrose Sewer ProjectMontrose Sewer ProjectPhase I - General Contractor• Project Overview

– 820 feet of 36” & 48” sewer pipe– Estimated construction cost $950,000– Wolcott to Ravenswood to Hermitage– Contractor: Reliable Contracting &

Equipment Company

• Current Status

– Construction started July 28, 2008

– Scheduled end date October 6, 2008

Phase II In-House Crews

• Project Overview– 800 feet of 54” & 60” sewer pipe

– Estimated construction cost $1,100,000

– Damen to Wolcott

• Current Status

– Start March 2009

• Project Overview– Demolition and reconstruction of the last roadway

segment at Jardine– Completed all demolition– Scheduled completion October 1, 2008

• Current Status– Upper Roadway closed 4 months… May – August

– All roadway decking will be placed by August 31, 2008

– Sidewalk open to pedestrians August 13, 2008

• Contractor & Cost Summary– FHP Tectonics Corp– Current construction cost = $14 M– Total contract change order = $3 M

• Hydro Demolition – 320 LF• Conventional Demolition – 160 LF• Latex Modified Concrete• Asphalt credit of $200 K +/-

– Total estimated construction cost = $17 M

Jardine West Ramp Upper Jardine West Ramp Upper

Roadway ProjectRoadway Project

Lower Section of Roadway

Sidewalk

Architecture, Engineering and Construction

Management (AECM) Projects

August 1, 2008

28th Ward Yard - 4211 W. Ferdinand .The project consists of Design and construct an

addition to the existing equipment storage facility.

Also an interior pre-fabricated office structure for

the Streets and Sanitation equipment supervisors

and truck drivers.

Current status: In punch, move in scheduled for

Aug.-08-08.

Project construction: started September-07

and completion is August-6-08.

Maxwell Street Market Permit

Center – 800 S Des PlainesThis is an existing building on the

new market property. This 2100 SF

building will be completely

renovated and registered LEED

with a goal of silver.

Current status: In construction. 75%

Project construction: started June

-08 and completion September-26-08.

Installation of filtered exhaust extraction

systems for 8 Fleet Maintenance Facilities.The project consists of individual exhaust

extraction systems for various repair areas

in Fleet facilities.

Current status: In construction.

Project construction: started March-17-08

and completion September-19-08.

Comfort Station Upgrades

Asbestos, lead paint and floor tile abated.

New concrete floor, interior plumbing &

heating and new tile roof being installed.

Current status: In construction.

Project construction: started March-24

-08 and completion August-29-08.

Photo of new windows installed.

Photo of boom arm type system completed

at 1685 N. Throop.

Merlo Library Façade, 644 W. BelmontHighlight original art-masonry facade and increase

identity as a library by replacing bronze mirrored

glass with clear, fritted glazing and new landscaping.

Existing entry will be passively cooled in summer

and provide passive solar heating in winter.

Current status: Test panels are installed. Frit glass

panels are being fabricated for installation in 3rd

Quarter 2008.

Streets & Sanitation Building

Renovation 2352 South AshlandOffice Building LEED-CI renovation.

Current status: North Garage – permit for

interior construction of one office, egress

correction and masonry repairs is in process.

Photo of Frit glass at night.

New 7th & 10th Ward Yards

9160 S. Harbor AveCurrent ward office being demolished for

IDOT, US 41project. This new facility will be

LEED silver.

Current status: Waiting for Procurement award

to Pacific Const..

1869 Pershing Building RenovationRenovate 6 firs (Approx 600,000 SF) of

Space for City warehouse. When

completed it will house over 14 City depts.

and consolidate 7 leases.

Current status: Phase II construction

80%.Drawings for next Phase completed.

Project construction: to finish end of 2011.

Photo of completed office area.

Department of Planning ImprovementRenovation of space includes new carpeting,

furniture, ceilings, HVAC, lighting and new

offices.

Current status: Phase 3 framing complete

drywall started.

Project construction: started July-14-07 and

end December-1-08.

Mayor’s Office for People with

Disabilities:Renovation of space includes new carpeting,

furniture, ceilings, lighting and new offices.

Painting of new and existing offices.

Current status: In Schematic Design.

Project construction: to start September-15-

08.

Chicago Cultural Center DomeThe project was to restore the art glass in the Preston Bradley Hall Dome and install a new

skylight above.

Current status: Project Completed.

Project construction: started December-17-07 ended July-1-08.

Project selected to receive 2008 “Chicago Landmark Award for Preservation Excellence”

Photos show the restored Tiffany dome with cornice leaf painting, natural lighting

from new skylight, LED cornice lighting & restored decorative lighting.

Rehabilitation and Replacement of the

Exterior Wall System at Area 2

Police Facility. 727 East 111th Street.The proposed exterior wall system

modifications required to resolve water

infiltration issues currently existing at this facility.

Current status: Permit approved. Awaiting Shop

drawings.

Project construction: to start 4th quarter.

Install new Canopy for the

Mixing Station at Millennium Park.Current status: Awaiting Funding

Project construction: to start October-

13-08 and end November-26-08.

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CDOT

Infrastructure Presentation

Grand and State CTA Red Line Subway Station Renovation

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Traffic Control April 08 – Dec 08

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Phase 1 Excavation

AMA State St

Phase 6

Rock

Bottom

Grand Av

Pedestrian Tunnel WorkPhase 2 Earth Retention Soldier Piles

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Project Scope and Highlights

� Current phase – Stage 1 (SW and SE Corner of intersection)

� Includes the full renovation and expansion of the Grand/State Red Line Station, along with lighting, signage, electrical, communications, new stairs, escalators, elevators, & granite flooring.

� This phase of the project will require an intricate underpinning foundation system utilizing easements in the commercial property on the SW Quadrant of the intersection.

� Constant utility coordination will be required during all phases of construction.

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Status Summary

� Completion Date: Spring 2010

� April 1, 2008 – Started Stage 1 construction.

� Stage 1: Includes the construction of the southeast and southwest quadrants – 4 excavation phases (8 month duration).

� All 4 phases are completely contained with 8’high security fence and cloth tarps.

� Temporary signals have been installed for traffic and pedestrians specific to the movement of this traffic stage.

� Original Bid Amount: $67,254,000

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CDOT Infrastructure

presentation

Wabash Avenue

Harrison to Roosevelt

Renovation Project

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Partial sidewalk on grade removal in progressTraffic control devices installed for closure of east side

curb lane of Wabash as construction zone

Partial sidewalk on grade removal in progress with

existing trees to remain in placeMaintaining access to residential building

throughout construction zone

Project Description

The Wabash Avenue Renovation Project includes reconstruction or abandonment of selected vaults, installation of new street lighting, sidewalk, decorative planters, ornamental fence, irrigation system, and repaving of Wabash Avenue from Harrison to Roosevelt.

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Status Summary

�Stage 1 operations were started on July 8, 2008, on the east side of Wabash from Roosevelt to Harrison

�Project is scheduled to reach substantial completion by July 2008.

�The current projected cost of the project is $8.0 million.

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Progress

�Sidewalk on grade removal in progress.

�Removal and replacement of sewer catch basins in progress.

� Installation of electrical conduit runs in progress.

�Preparation of vault spaces to be reconstructed with utilities supported in place or adjusted.

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CDOT Infrastructure

presentation

Wabash Avenue

Renovation Project

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Installation of retaining wall footing at East

Benton Place to abandon vault spacePartially abandoned vaulted space found at East Benton

Place will be backfilled.

Vaulted sidewalk structural slab reconstruction at 55

East Washington - Pittsfield Building Concrete driveway placement at 171 North

Wabash

Project Description

The Wabash Avenue Renovation Project includes reconstruction or abandonment of selected vaults, installation of new street lighting, sidewalk, decorative planters, ornamental fence, irrigation system, community identifiers, and repaving of Wabash Avenue from Wacker Place to Harrison Street.

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Status Summary

�Stage 2A operations were started on May 19, 2008, on the east side of Wabash from Wacker Place to Monroe Street.

�Project schedule revised to reflect substantial completion by November 2008.

�The current projected cost of the project is $20.0 million.

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Progress

�Vaulted sidewalk reconstruction being completed from Washington Street to Madison Street - east side.

�Sidewalk topping replacement in progress from Lake Street to Randolph Street - east side.

�CTA structure painting in progress - Van Buren to Congress- east side

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CDOT Infrastructure

presentation

US Route 41 Relocation

Harbor Avenue to 79th Street

Grading and Underground

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Water Main Pressure TestingPlacement of Cofferdam #4 Seal Coat

Concrete

CDS Treatment Structure Installation Cofferdam #4 Excavation

Project Description

The US Route 41 Relocation Project Underground Contract includes all earthwork, utilities, and demolition of old foundations required to facilitate a mile-long reroute of the existing roadway from Harbor Avenue to 79th Street along the Lake Michigan shoreline over the old United States Steel property.

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Status Summary

�Work commenced on October 19, 2007.

�The CPM Schedule was submitted on time to meet the Milestone 1 requirement.

�The current projected cost is $17,361,878.00.

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Progress

� 6 of 11 components of the treatment structure have been installed.

� New water main from 87th Street to 85th

Street has been pressure tested.

� Concrete seal coat was placed in Cofferdam #4 July 22, 2008

� Construction of box culvert began on July 28, 2008.

� The project completion date remains December 1, 2008.

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CDOT Infrastructure

Presentation

Milwaukee Avenue Improvements – Section 1Montrose Avenue to Gale Street

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Detours

� Alternate routes include N. Cicero Avenue and N. Central Avenue.

� Northbound and Southbound traffic have been shifted to the east side of Milwaukee Avenue throughout each construction stage.

� Parking is stripped within the limits of each stage.

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Pedestrian Traffic Control Preparations

Telephone Manhole Removal at Montrose

Avenue

Gas Main Work at Sunnyside Avenue

Pavement and Street Car Track Removal

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� The scope of work consists of pavement resurfacing, parking lane reconstruction, new sewer construction, lining of existing sewer to remain, and installation of new landscaping and streetscaping elements along Milwaukee Ave. between Montrose and Gale St. Included is new curb and gutter, new sidewalk with ADA ramps, replacement of existing lighting with Chicago 2000 street light system, modernization of six traffic signals, stamped pavement crosswalks, 120 new trees with cast iron tree grates, and decorative street furniture (such as benches, trash receptacles, and bike racks). The Higgins Avenue Triangle will also be improved with new granite pavers and lighting.

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Status Summary� Field work is still in early stages, with a Notice to Proceed

of June 30, 2008. This work is scheduled for completion in the summer of 2009.

� Currently working along the west side of Milwaukee Avenue between Montrose and Giddings St. Existing pavement and railroad track removal is complete.

� Upcoming work includes installation of sewer and drainage related items, followed by curb & gutter and pavement.

� Current Contract Amount: $8,043,226.54

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CDOT Infrastructure

Presentation

East Jackson Drive Over Metra RailroadBridge Reconstruction

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Traffic Control

The project is now open to both vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Concrete barriers are in place along both sidewalks on the bridge. These barriers will also be used for curb-lane and sidewalk closures to facilitate the construction of the architectural bridge railing and the Metra stairs.

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Reconstructed landing at the

Chicago Park District stairway

Sandblasted Pier 2

Metra Stair Construction Existing Traffic Control for stair

and railing construction

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�Work includes reconstruction of the existing bridge over the Metra railroad tracks, vaulted approach slabs, adjacent roadways, sidewalks, and infrastructure from the east edge of the South Grant Park Garage and to the west at Columbus Drive.

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Status Summary� Field work is currently over 87%

complete. The project started in mid-November. The project is scheduled for completion in October of 2008.

� The bridge is now open to vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Most roadway and structure construction has been completed. Remaining items include architectural bridge railing, Metra stairs, electrical work, and bridge painting.


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Lake Street Reconstruction – Western Avenue to Damen Avenue

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Traffic Control and Detour Route

Yellow = Work Zone

Orange = Detour Route

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Traffic Control and Detour Route

� East of Western Avenue, Lake Street is reduced to one lane in the eastbound direction through the construction zone. Lake Street is currently closed on the west side of Western Avenue and traffic is detoured via Artesian Avenue and Fulton Street.

� Westbound Lake Street traffic is detoured south on Damen Avenue, west on Washington Street, and north on California Avenue.

� Western Avenue is reduced from two lanes in each direction to one lane in each direction at Lake Street.

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Sidewalk and paved parkway installation.

New lowered base pavement at Western Avenue.

Lake Street looking east showing the existing

removals and the new roadway and sidewalk.

Lake Street looking east showing the

completed Stage 1 roadway and sidewalk.

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�The project scope includes the complete reconstruction and lowering of Lake Street to provide additional overhead clearance under the elevated CTA Green Line.

� Work includes the complete replacement of lighting, traffic signals, pavement, catch basins, sidewalks, curb and gutter, ADA ramps and landscaping.

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Status Summary� Field work is approximately 30%

complete. The project started in mid-March 2008.

� Stage 1 is generally complete. Roadway removals for the Stage 2 reconstruction of Lake Street have started and the Stage 2 construction on Western Avenue is anticipated to begin on July 31, 2008.


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Michigan Avenue StreetscapeRoosevelt Road to 24th Place

9th Street StreetscapeState Street to Michigan Avenue

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Traffic Control

�Michigan Avenue and 9th Street are both fully open to vehicular and pedestrian traffic. There will be isolated closures of the parking lanes over the next month for completion of textured crosswalks, striping and punch list items.

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Resurfacing on 24th Street, west of Michigan

Avenue

Resurfacing at Michigan Avenue and

Roosevelt Road

Color application on the textured sidewalk at

14th Street and Michigan Avenue

Imprint of textured sidewalk

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�Work includes sidewalk replacement, planters with irrigation systems, plantings, trees, reconstruction of vaulted sidewalks, street furnishings, ornamental light poles, resurfacing, striping, textured crosswalks and traffic signal installation at 13th

Street.

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Status Summary

�Field work is 95% complete. All paving and bus pad construction is complete. Punch list work will be complete by mid-September 2008.

�Current Estimated Contract Value:

$14.0 million.

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Michigan Avenue Underbridge Connection and Riverwalk

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Traffic Control

�Michigan Avenue is fully open to vehicular and pedestrian traffic.

�Night closures of the Michigan Avenue Bridge will take place for a three-week period to install steel sheet piles below the bridge in late August.

�Access will be maintained to the cafes, boat tours and Bridge House Museum.

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Riverwalk on the west side of the Michigan

Avenue Bridge in front of Bridge House Museum

(Looking east)

Riverwalk on the west side of the Michigan

Avenue Bridge (Looking south)

Boat docks on the east side of the Michigan

Avenue Bridge (Looking east)Riverwalk on the east side of the Michigan

Avenue Bridge (Looking southeast)

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� The primary task is the construction a 17-foot underbridge to connect the east and west sides of the riverwalk beneath the south end of the Michigan Avenue Bridge.

� Work includes complete reconstruction of the dock wall along the south end of the Chicago River, installation of a steel-frame canopy below the bridge structure, sidewalk construction, new boat ramps, decorative lighting and landscaping.

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Status Summary

�Field work has begun with the removal of trees within the project limits and the installation of temporary fence. Construction of the new boat docks will begin the week of August 4th.

�Current Estimated Contract Value:

$8.1 million.

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Roosevelt Road Metra Station

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Installation of window frames & tile at west towerInstallation of precast panels at east tower

Painting of west tower structural steel Pouring concrete for warming house floor slab

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� This project will make the station fully accessible to people with disabilities, and entails many new improvements and amenities including two new elevators to the inbound and outbound platforms connected to the 11th Street Bridge.

� The existing 12th Street Metra Station will remain open to passengers throughout construction. Most work will occur during non-rush hour periods. The existing station and bridge will be removed once the new station is completed.

� All platform foundation, decking, and steel work for Phase 3 work is complete. The west tower steel, walkway, and precast work is complete. The east tower work is ongoing, and installation of the steel windows is 25% complete.

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Status Summary

�Field work is 70% complete. The new station will be open to Metra passengers in the late Summer of 2008. All work will be completed in the late Fall of 2008.

�Current Estimated Contract Value: $11.2 million.

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Solidarity Drive Underpass and Museum Campus Circle Drive

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Detours

�The existing north bound lanes of Museum Campus Drive and the east bound lanes of Solidarity Drive are closed. All traffic is currently using the south bound and west bound lanes of Museum Campus Drive and Solidarity Drive. There is one traffic lane in each direction and a west bound lane for busses.

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Detours

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Initial excavation for the underpass on the

south side of Solidarity Drive.

Driving H-piles for the footings of the underpass

and retaining walls.

Recycling existing concrete for use as backfill.

Preparation for base course on Museum

Campus Drive.

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�Work includes the widening and reconstruction of the Burnham Harbor Parking Lot, storm sewer installation and partial reconstruction of Museum Campus Drive and the installation of an underpass under Solidarity Drive. The underpass will allow pedestrians and bikers to safely cross Solidarity Drive without crossing or impeding traffic.

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Status Summary� Field work is approximately 23% complete. The

excavation for the first phase of the underpass installation is complete. The installation of the piling has begun and it is scheduled to be complete during the week of August 4, 2008. The construction of the retaining walls and the installation of the 3-sided precast underpass structure will follow.


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