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Map of Main Quad Summer 2009 projects
Mansueto Library Paver Project, northeast Quad Paver Project, Admin Bldg Main Quad Paver Projects Main Quad Paver Projects Main Quad Paver Projects Paver Project, Rockefeller Chapel Quad Pedestrianization Jones Facade Restoration Math-Stat Renovation Center for Gender/Race Studies Roof Renovation Pick Hall Chilled Water Project Gates-Blake Riser Replacements & Restroom Remodeling Harper Library Ramp Installation Social Science Research Portico Foster Facade Partial Restoration Midway Crossings
Project Name: QUADRANGLE
PEDESTRIANIZATION PROJECT
Project Scope: Repave 58th Street from University Avenue to the circle drive of the main quadrangle.  The project includes the installation of a combination paver and porous concrete surface, extending the grass landscape to the curb edge, and moving the existing light fixtures closer to the new paver pathway.
Contact: Rob Kelly, 773-504-5037
Construction
Start Date:
August 1, 2009
Completion Date: September 1, 2009
Degree of
Disruption:

The work will be disruptive to usual campus activities.  For the four weeks of construction, 58th Street leading into the quadrangle will be closed to all vehicle traffic for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  During this time, no vehicles will be able to access the main quadrangle from 58th Street.

Mitigation Efforts:

bullet'Street closure signage placed at 58th Street and University Avenue

bullet'Full perimeter work area fencing to separate work/public zones

bullet'Regular garbage policing during work period

bullet'Safety monitors as needed

bullet'Flaggers as needed for traffic management

For an annotated map of the Main Quadrangle Paver Project, including alternate building entrances and pedestrian re-routing, see Main Quadrangle Paver Project Logistics Plan [PDF].

For details of another summer project, click a maroon or orange area of the Main Quadrangle map at left, or select a project from the main Summer 2009 Core Campus Projects page.