traffic alert: INTERSECTION CLOSURE Monday May 11

A portion of the Ogden Avenue and Oak Park Avenue intersection will be closed from approximately 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Monday, May 11 for necessary water main construction.

Eastbound and westbound drivers on Ogden Avenue can travel through the intersection using the split lane available to them. However, the following detours will be in place for drivers wishing to access Oak Park Avenue: 

• Northbound drivers on Oak Park Avenue can turn east or west onto Ogden Avenue
• To access Ogden Avenue, southbound drivers on Oak Park Avenue must detour on34th Street to Grove Avenue or East Avenue
• Eastbound drivers can turn south onto Oak Park Avenue but not north
• Westbound drivers should utilize East Avenue to travel north of Ogden Avenue

There will also be a PACE bus Route 311 Detour in place during this time, trips will operate on the following detour until the intersection is re-opened: Oak Park Avenue ↔ Ogden Avenue ↔ East Avenue ↔ 34thStreet ↔ Oak Park Avenue

During this detour, Route 311 will not operate on Oak Park Avenue between 34th and Ogden Avenue. On the temporary route segments, bus stop signs will not be present. Riders can get on or off the bus at any safe intersection along those segments. Please refer to the detour route shown below for how to travel through the area. Access to local businesses will be maintained as the crew completes this critical work. 

PROJECT CONTEXT

The study area is located along Ogden Avenue, also known as Route 66, stretching the entire limits of Berwyn. This corridor has a long history within Berwyn and Ogden Avenue is a main corridor within Berwyn, with the majority of land use being commercial. Berwyn’s Development Corporation recognizes Route 66/Ogden Avenue as one of its four districts, which also includes Roosevelt Avenue, Cermak Road, and The Depot District. A variety of businesses occupy space along Ogden Avenue, including auto related businesses, restaurants, retail and local businesses. 

PROJECT SITE LOCATION - OGDEN AVE from HARLEM AVE to Lombard ave

Existing Site Conditions

 The City is coordinating several major improvements to be designed and constructed during the same time to minimize the duration of impacts to businesses and motorists and to maximize the use of available grant funds. Berwyn recognizes the balance between making infrastructure improvements and ensuring businesses thrive. Therefore, the goal is to make improvements that will upgrade the corridor without compromising mobility or functioning businesses.