W.B. Olson, Inc. will be performing utility work on Ridge Avenue associated with the YWCA Evanston/Northshore at 1215 Church St. This work will be conducted in three phases, with the first phase beginning on Aug. 24. Work will affect adjacent properties with traffic modifications on Ridge Avenue between Clark Street and Church Street.
Phase 1: Storm sewer connection work will take place between Aug. 24 and Aug. 27. During the installation and connection of the new storm sewer, the sidewalk on the west side of Ridge Avenue will be closed and southbound traffic on Ridge Avenue will be reduced to one lane from Clark to Church Streets. Northbound Ridge Avenue traffic will be detoured at Church Street. Motorists heading downtown should use Emerson Street.
Phase 2: The disconnection of water services will take place between Aug. 30 and Sept. 1. During water service disconnection, a modified traffic pattern will be placed, allowing one lane of traffic for both southbound and northbound traffic on Ridge Avenue.
Phase 3: Retaining wall repairs will take place between Sept. 2 and Sept. 10. During these repairs, southbound Ridge Avenue traffic will be reduced to one lane. Northbound Ridge Avenue traffic will not be impacted.
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Crews will conduct work from 9 a.m to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Traffic controls and barricades will be in place during work hours to ensure safety. Parking will be prohibited on Ridge Avenue at the work site. Traffic control will be completed with signage and barricades.