3-Way Intersection Improvement Project to Begin Next Week

EVANSTON, IL - Improvements at the busy Emerson/Ridge/Green Bay three-way intersection on the North Side of town are coming soon.

A project beginning on Monday, May 16 will include roadway resurfacing and reconstruction; installation of new water main, storm sewer and drainage structures; replacement of curbs and gutters; traffic signal modernization; and new street/viaduct lighting, pavement markings and landscaping, according to a city news release.

"The project will improve traffic safety and flow, create a friendlier route for pedestrians, bicyclists and public transit, and enhance aesthetics. The work is part of the City’s continuous program to improve the roadway system throughout the community and is funded by federal and local funds."

Its targeted completion date is in November.

From the city:

Schedule
The project will be completed in four stages, with some overlap/modification to stages as needed:

• Stage 1 construction will begin the week of May 16. Crews will be removing the medians on Ridge Ave. south of Emerson St., and on Green Bay Rd. north of Emerson St.
• Stage 2 will close the west side of Green Bay Rd., from Noyes St. south to Asbury Ave. and Emerson St.; the north side of Emerson St., between Asbury Ave. and Green Bay Rd.; and the west side of Ridge Ave., between Emerson St. and Garnett Pl.
• Stage 3 will mirror Stage 2, with closures taking place on the opposite sides of the streets.
• Stage 4 will include partial closures at the intersections within the project limits to allow for traffic signal work and final construction.

During construction, one lane of traffic in each direction will be maintained on Emerson St., Ridge Ave. and Green Bay Rd.