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

DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION MONTHLY MAYORAL INFRASTRUCTURE PRESENTATION CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS 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) 3

TERMINAL 5 PEDESTRIAN WALKWAYS O’Hare International Airport DOA Project No. H2008 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. Designer: H.W. Lochner, Inc. Design Contract Amount: $132,478 Contractor: F.H. Paschen / S.N. Nielsen Construction Contract Amount: $1,358,230 PM (Design): Larry Pianto PM (Construction): Ron Tamason Notice To Proceed: 3/18/08 Substantial Completion: 9/10/08 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. Structural corrosion repairs 4 MMIP-080108

TERMINAL 5 UPPER LEVEL GROUT POCKETS O’Hare International Airport DOA Project No. H3061.05 The scope includes the removal, replacement and repair of existing post-tension grout pockets on the O’Hare Terminal 5 upper level bridge. Designer: H.W. Lochner Design Contract Amount: $84,810 Contractor: McHugh/Riteway Joint Venture Construction Contract Amount: $2,278,528 PM (Design): Larry Pianto PM (Construction): Ron Tamason Notice To Proceed: 3/11/08 Substantial Completion: 8/28/08 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. Type V Fascia Repair in Upper 5 MMIP-080108

REHABILITATION OF TAXIWAY WT O’Hare International Airport DOA Project No. H6157.08-01 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. Designer: A. Epstein & Sons International Design Contract Amount: $1,650,442 Contractor: Rossi Contractors Construction Contract Amount: $12,793,200 PM (Design): Kenneth Lee PM (Construction): R. David Herrold Construction Notice To Proceed: 4/30/08 Substantial Completion: 9/30/08 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. Taxiway WT Concrete Replacement 6 MMIP-080108

RUNWAY 4R/22L ARRESTOR BED SYSTEM O’Hare International Airport DOA Project No. H6159.07-01 This project is for the design and rehabilitation of Runway 4R/22L Arrestor Bed System at O’Hare Airport. Designer: Patrick Engineering Design Contract Amount: $1,178,358 Contractor: Walsh Construction Co. Construction Contract Amount: $8,944,630 PM (Design): Kenneth Lee PM (Construction): R. David Herrold Construction Notice To Proceed: 09/24/07 Substantial Completion: 07/12/08 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. 7 Runway 4R/22L Arrestor Bed System MMIP-080108

AIRCRAFT RESCUE FIRE FIGHTING TRAINING FACILITY BURN PIT REHABILITATION O’Hare International Airport DOA Project No. H6164.07 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. Designer: Kidde Fire Trainers Design Contract Amount: $222,350 Contractor: Kidde Fire Trainers Construction Contract Amount: $3,857,660 PM (Design): Larry Pianto PM (Construction): Roussos Avgoustakis Construction Notice To Proceed: 3/31/08 Substantial Completion: 11/25/08 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. 11 MMIP-080108

TERMINAL APRON PAVEMENT O’Hare International Airport DOA Project No. H6166.08 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. Designer: HNTB, Inc. Design Contract Amount: $145,000 Contractor: Rossi Contractors, Inc. Construction Contract Amount: $17,725,000 PM (Design): Kenneth Lee PM (Construction): R.D. Herrold Construction Notice To Proceed: 04/01/08 Substantial Completion: 11/15/2008 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. 12 MMIP-080108

RUNWAY 4R/22L REHABILITATION Midway International Airport DOA Project No. M6090.07 This project is for the design and rehabilitation of Runway 4R/22L at Midway Airport. Designer: Earth-Tech Design Contract Amount: $1,148,718 Contractor: Central Blacktop Construction Contract Amount: $13,360,298 PM (Design): Kenneth Lee PM (Construction): Robert Rupert Construction Notice To Proceed: 4/28/08 Substantial Completion: 10/26/08 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. 15 Midway Runway 4R/22L Rehabilitation MMIP-080108

ELEVATED PARKING STRUCTURE GREEN ROOF Midway International Airport DOA Project No. JM5047 This project is for the design and rehabilitation of Runway 4R/22L at Midway Airport. Designer: Muller & Muller Design Contract Amount: $145,784 Contractor: Meccor Industries, Ltd. Construction Contract Amount: $127,411 PM (Design): Robert Dawson PM (JOC Construction): Thomas McFall Construction Notice To Proceed: 4/16/08 Substantial Completion: 06/12/08 Status Summary – Work is 100% Complete. – Project completed on time. – Construction Schedule: 5/12/08-6/30/08. Completed Green Roof Project 17 MMIP-080108

ELEVATED PARKING STRUCTURE GREEN ROOF Midway International Airport DOA Project No. JM5047 Additional Photos – Completed Green Roof Project 18 MMIP-080108

Bureau of Electricity Project Updates 08/21/2008 11

2008 Residential Lighting # of Blocks ALD. MENU MAYOR’S REQUESTED 243 164 120 ENG. COMP. 90 ISSUED 95 56 Underground 0 12 25% Underground 53 12 100%

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. 13 08/21/2008

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 14 08/21/2008

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. 15 08/21/2008

City of Chicago Infrastructure Meeting Presented by Chicago Transit Authority Chris Bushell Patricia Taylor Director, Power & Way Maintenance, Vice President, Facilities Maintenance, Construction and Engineering Construction and Engineering August 1, 2008

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 Infrastructure Presentation 17 Friday, August 1, 2008

Project Update: Brown Line Rehabilitation Facilities Construction Wittmann/ Titzer/ Hurtado Brown Line Schedule Status & Project Update as of 8/1/08 Project Value/Total Budget $529.9M Earned to Date $374.8M Percent Earned to Date 70.7% Percent Time Used to Date 69% 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 ongoing. 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. Infrastructure Presentation 18 Friday, August 1, 2008

Brown Line Capacity Expansion Project Facilities Project Update Construction 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) Infrastructure Presentation Friday, August 1,foundation replacement and utility relocations are ongoing. Bent 2008 19

Project Update: Howard/Red Line Facilities Construction Mascheri Howard/Red Line Schedule Status & Project Update as of 8/1/08 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 % 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. Infrastructure Presentation 20 Friday, August 1, 2008

Project Update: Howard/Red Line Facilities Mascheri Construction South Terminal Entrance with High Canopy New Escalator to Platform Level Infrastructure Presentation 21 Friday, August 1, 2008

Project Update: Howard/Red Line Facilities Mascheri Construction North Side of Howard Street - Historic Entrance (Future Tenant Space/Auxiliary Exit) Infrastructure Presentation 22 Friday, August 1, 2008

Project Update: Subway Escalators Facilities Construction Mascheri/ Herndobler Subway Escalators Schedule Status & Project Update as of 8/1/08 Total Project Budget $21,159,952 Construction Contract Value $16,581,000 Earned to Date $1,926,903 Percent Earned to Date 12% Percent Time Used to Date 21% 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 Infrastructure Presentation 23 Friday, August 1, 2008

Project Update: State Street Tie Replacement Power & Way Morey/Heard Construction State Street Tie Replacement Schedule Status & Project Update as of 8/1/08 Total Project Budget $38.1M Contract Value $26.6M Earned to Date $16.60M Percent Earned to Date 60.6% Percent Time Used to Date 60% 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. Infrastructure Presentation 24 Friday, August 1, 2008

Project Update: Ravenswood/ North Main Ties Power & Way Construction Morey/ Ohs Ravenswood and North Main Tie Renewal Project Schedule Status & Project Update as of 8/1/08 Total Project Budget $44,524,011 Contract Value $22,852,000 Earned to Date $3,864,590 Percent Earned to Date 17% Percent Time Used to Date 44% 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. Infrastructure Presentation 25 Friday, August 1, 2008

Project Update: Blue Line Signals Power & Way Gray/ Hampton Construction Blue Line Signals Schedule Status & Project Update as of 8/1/08 Total Project Budget $243M Contract Value $164.8M Earned to Date $130.5M Percent Earned to Date 79% Percent Time Used to Date 74% 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. Infrastructure Presentation 26 Friday, August 1, 2008

Project Update: Blue Line Slow Zone Removal Power & Way Gray/ Zinck Construction Blue Line Slow Zone Removal Schedule Status & Project Update as of 8/1/08 Total Project Budget $126M Contract Value $99.7M Earned to Date $59.5M Percent Earned to Date 59.9% Percent Time Used to Date 75.74% Project Completion Total track feet to complete 110,633 Percent track feet complete 77.4% 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. Infrastructure Presentation 27 Friday, August 1, 2008

Project Update: Loop Signals Power & Way Gray/ Dyra Construction Loop Signals Schedule Status & Project Update as of 8/1/08 Total Project Budget $103.8M Contract Value $67.1M Earned to Date $8.1M Percent Earned to Date 12.1% Percent Time Used to Date 56.6% 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. Infrastructure Presentation 28 Friday, August 1, 2008

Montrose Sewer Project Phase 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

Jardine West Ramp Upper Roadway Project • 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 Lower Section of Roadway – 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 Sidewalk

Architecture, Engineering and Construction Management (AECM) Projects August 1, 2008

Maxwell Street Market Permit Center – 800 S Des Plaines This 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. 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.

Comfort Station Upgrades Photo of boom arm type system completed Asbestos, lead paint and floor tile abated. at 1685 N. Throop. 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. 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.

Photo of Frit glass at night. Streets & Sanitation Building Renovation 2352 South Ashland Office Building LEED-CI renovation. Current status: North Garage – permit for interior construction of one office, egress correction and masonry repairs is in process. Merlo Library Façade, 644 W. Belmont Highlight 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.

1869 Pershing Building Renovation Renovate 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. New 7th & 10th Ward Yards 9160 S. Harbor Ave Current ward office being demolished for IDOT, US 41project. This new facility will be LEED silver. Current status: Waiting for Procurement award to Pacific Const..

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. Department of Planning Improvement Renovation 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.

Chicago Cultural Center Dome The 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.

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. 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.

CDOT Infrastructure Presentation Grand and State CTA Red Line Subway Station Renovation 08/21/2008 39

Traffic Control April 08 – Dec 08 40 08/21/2008

Phase 6 Rock Bottom Grand Av Phase 1 Excavation AMA State St Pedestrian Tunnel Work Phase 2 Earth Retention Soldier Piles 41 08/21/2008

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. 42 08/21/2008

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 43 08/21/2008

CDOT Infrastructure presentation Wabash Avenue Harrison to Roosevelt Renovation Project 08/21/2008 44

Partial sidewalk on grade removal in progress Traffic control devices installed for closure of east side curb lane of Wabash as construction zone Partial sidewalk on grade removal in progress with Maintaining access to residential building existing trees to remain in place throughout construction zone 45 08/21/2008

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.

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. 47 08/21/2008

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. 48 08/21/2008

CDOT Infrastructure presentation Wabash Avenue Renovation Project 08/21/2008 49

Installation of retaining wall footing at East Partially abandoned vaulted space found at East Benton Benton Place to abandon vault space Place will be backfilled. Vaulted sidewalk structural slab reconstruction at 55 Concrete driveway placement at 171 North East Washington - Pittsfield Building Wabash 50 08/21/2008

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.

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. 52 08/21/2008

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 53 08/21/2008

CDOT Infrastructure presentation US Route 41 Relocation Harbor Avenue to 79th Street Grading and Underground 08/21/2008 54

Placement of Cofferdam #4 Seal Coat Water Main Pressure Testing Concrete CDS Treatment Structure Installation Cofferdam #4 Excavation 55 08/21/2008

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.

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. 57 08/21/2008

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. 58 08/21/2008

CDOT Infrastructure Presentation Milwaukee Avenue Improvements – Section 1 Montrose Avenue to Gale Street 08/21/2008 59

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. 60 08/21/2008

Pedestrian Traffic Control Preparations Gas Main Work at Sunnyside Avenue Telephone Manhole Removal at Montrose Pavement and Street Car Track Removal Avenue 61 08/21/2008

Project Scope and Highlights 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. 62 08/21/2008

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 63 08/21/2008

CDOT Infrastructure Presentation East Jackson Drive Over Metra Railroad Bridge Reconstruction 08/21/2008 64

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. 65 08/21/2008

Reconstructed landing at the Sandblasted Pier 2 Chicago Park District stairway Metra Stair Construction Existing Traffic Control for stair and railing construction 66 08/21/2008

Project Scope and Highlights 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. 67 08/21/2008

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. Current Contract Amount: $11,301,608.67 68 08/21/2008

CDOT Infrastructure Presentation Lake Street Reconstruction – Western Avenue to Damen Avenue 7/30/2008 69

Traffic Control and Detour Route Yellow = Work Zone Orange = Detour Route 70 08/21/2008

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. 71 08/21/2008

Sidewalk and paved parkway installation. Lake Street looking east showing the existing removals and the new roadway and sidewalk. New lowered base pavement at Western Avenue. Lake Street looking east showing the completed Stage 1 roadway and sidewalk. 72 08/21/2008

Project Scope and Highlights 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. 73 08/21/2008

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. Current Contract Amount: $4,586,642.80 74 08/21/2008

CDOT Infrastructure presentation Michigan Avenue Streetscape Roosevelt Road to 24th Place 9th Street Streetscape State Street to Michigan Avenue 08/21/2008 75

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. 76 08/21/2008

Resurfacing on 24th Street, west of Michigan Resurfacing at Michigan Avenue and Roosevelt Road Avenue Color application on the textured sidewalk at Imprint of textured sidewalk 14th Street and Michigan Avenue 77 08/21/2008

Project Scope and Highlights 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. 78 08/21/2008

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. 79 08/21/2008

CDOT Infrastructure presentation Michigan Avenue Underbridge Connection and Riverwalk 08/21/2008 80

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. 81 08/21/2008

Riverwalk on the west side of the Michigan Riverwalk on the west side of the Michigan Avenue Bridge in front of Bridge House Museum Avenue Bridge (Looking south) (Looking east) Boat docks on the east side of the Michigan Riverwalk on the east side of the Michigan Avenue Bridge (Looking east) Avenue Bridge (Looking southeast) 82 08/21/2008

Project Scope and Highlights 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. 83 08/21/2008

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. 84 08/21/2008

CDOT Infrastructure presentation Roosevelt Road Metra Station 08/21/2008 85

Installation of precast panels at east tower Installation of window frames & tile at west tower Painting of west tower structural steel Pouring concrete for warming house floor slab 86 08/21/2008

Project Scope and Highlights 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. 87 08/21/2008

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. 88 08/21/2008

CDOT Infrastructure Presentation Solidarity Drive Underpass and Museum Campus Circle Drive 08/21/2008 89

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. 90 08/21/2008

Detours 91 08/21/2008

Initial excavation for the underpass on the Recycling existing concrete for use as backfill. south side of Solidarity Drive. Driving H-piles for the footings of the underpass Preparation for base course on Museum and retaining walls. Campus Drive. 92 08/21/2008

Project Scope and Highlights 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. 93 08/21/2008

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. Current Contract Amount: $13,440,034.14 94 08/21/2008

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