Project Summary
In June 2025, the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) is beginning a resurfacing project on West Montrose Ave. crossing the North Branch of the Chicago River. This work is part of the Chicago Department of Transportation’s Arterial Street Resurfacing North Area Project.
Project Overview
- Neighborhood: Ravenswood Manor
- Zip Code: 60640
- Scope and boundaries: Montrose Bridge
- Timeline: Spring-Summer 2025
Status: In progress
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Scope & Design
Montrose Bridge Resurfacing
The bridge resurfacing project will include sidewalk improvements, bridge deck patching, milling and paving the existing asphalt pavement, and striping. During bridge deck patching, there will be closures on half of the bridge, and then flipped once complete, but traffic will shift and remain open in both directions during the work.
Asphalt resurfacing is usually done in several blocks at a time. The existing asphalt is first milled; 2-3 weeks later, the 1st layer of asphalt is laid, and 2-3 weeks after that, the 2nd and final layer of asphalt is laid. Arterial resurfacing projects do not generally require full road closures, but instead lane closures as needed.
During construction, there will be No Parking in the work area during work hours (typically 7am-4pm).
Project Features
- Sidewalk improvements
- Bridge deck patching
- Milling and paving the existing asphalt pavement
- Pavement striping
Timeline & Construction Updates
Project Timeline
- Bidding: Summer-Fall 2024
- Construction: Spring 2025 – Construction begins
- Estimated Completion: Summer 2025
Construction Updates
Construction is tentatively scheduled to begin on June 2, 2025, pending clearance from and coordination with existing utilities, and weather permitting. All work on this corridor is scheduled to be completed August 1, 2025.
Project updates will be added below each week once construction begins!
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