Road Construction Report(s) - The Chainlink2024-03-29T06:07:05Zhttps://thechainlink.org/forum/topics/road-construction-report-s?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A596953&feed=yes&xn_auth=noLane markings down on Elston…tag:thechainlink.org,2015-12-21:2211490:Comment:9600352015-12-21T14:39:27.330ZLisa Curciohttps://thechainlink.org/profile/LisaCurcio
<p>Lane markings down on Elston north of North Avenue. I get on at Cortland, so cannot report on north of Cortland.</p>
<p>Lane markings down on Elston north of North Avenue. I get on at Cortland, so cannot report on north of Cortland.</p> I noticed something interesti…tag:thechainlink.org,2015-12-07:2211490:Comment:9584002015-12-07T21:48:45.167ZAnne Althttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Anne91
<p>I noticed something interesting on 31st St. last night. Starting around King Dr. and continuing over to the Dan Ryan, there are CONCRETE barriers going in, creating real barrier protected bike lanes. </p>
<p>I noticed something interesting on 31st St. last night. Starting around King Dr. and continuing over to the Dan Ryan, there are CONCRETE barriers going in, creating real barrier protected bike lanes. </p> To quote the Wallflowers, "Th…tag:thechainlink.org,2015-12-07:2211490:Comment:9583942015-12-07T20:33:32.392ZPaul Lazzarohttps://thechainlink.org/profile/PaulLazzaro
<p>To quote the Wallflowers, "The only difference that I see is you are exactly the same as you used to be". We have the same cratered road surface, fast drivers (who make it hard for bikers to avoid the craters) and glass in the bike lane near the bridge (are drivers trying to throw their empties into the river and missing the target?).</p>
<p>During the summer, when the bridge was closed to car traffic, I saw parents biking with kids down Cortland. That won't happen anymore.</p>
<p>To quote the Wallflowers, "The only difference that I see is you are exactly the same as you used to be". We have the same cratered road surface, fast drivers (who make it hard for bikers to avoid the craters) and glass in the bike lane near the bridge (are drivers trying to throw their empties into the river and missing the target?).</p>
<p>During the summer, when the bridge was closed to car traffic, I saw parents biking with kids down Cortland. That won't happen anymore.</p> Thanks for the updates. Pleas…tag:thechainlink.org,2015-12-03:2211490:Comment:9581132015-12-03T22:05:07.829ZTimhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/TimRoby
<p>Thanks for the updates. Please keep us posted. I've been taking Clybourn while it's been torn up.</p>
<p>Thanks for the updates. Please keep us posted. I've been taking Clybourn while it's been torn up.</p> I discovered apparent sewer w…tag:thechainlink.org,2015-12-03:2211490:Comment:9578792015-12-03T15:44:07.370ZFran Kondorfhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/FranKondorf
<p>I discovered apparent sewer work being done on Ravenswood, east side about a block-ish south of Foster. Simple sidewalk detour but not well lit at night- exercise caution.</p>
<p>(And thanks to the guy that warned me about the "20 ft. hole" as I approached.)</p>
<p>I discovered apparent sewer work being done on Ravenswood, east side about a block-ish south of Foster. Simple sidewalk detour but not well lit at night- exercise caution.</p>
<p>(And thanks to the guy that warned me about the "20 ft. hole" as I approached.)</p> Absolutely agree with this. I…tag:thechainlink.org,2015-12-02:2211490:Comment:9574632015-12-02T15:33:44.228ZCherylhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/cmz
<p>Absolutely agree with this. Ideally, a bike-specific light would be added to allow bikes to proceed north on Elston without motor vehicle traffic moving at the same time to really reduce the danger of vehicles cutting over through the bike lane.</p>
<p>Absolutely agree with this. Ideally, a bike-specific light would be added to allow bikes to proceed north on Elston without motor vehicle traffic moving at the same time to really reduce the danger of vehicles cutting over through the bike lane.</p> Smooth as a baby's bottom and…tag:thechainlink.org,2015-12-02:2211490:Comment:9576632015-12-02T15:18:33.779ZDavid P.https://thechainlink.org/profile/DavidAPertuz
<p>Smooth as a baby's bottom and that sure is nice. As you know, I don't have much choice but to ride Elston between North and Cortland, and it's been fine. When I left yesterday evening there was a long line of backed-up traffic but no four-lane driving. This has been typical.</p>
<p>Smooth as a baby's bottom and that sure is nice. As you know, I don't have much choice but to ride Elston between North and Cortland, and it's been fine. When I left yesterday evening there was a long line of backed-up traffic but no four-lane driving. This has been typical.</p> Loomis is resurfaced between…tag:thechainlink.org,2015-12-02:2211490:Comment:9577242015-12-02T14:53:17.682ZTony Adamshttps://thechainlink.org/profile/TonyAdams
<p>Loomis is resurfaced between Cermak and just south of the bridge over the canal. The lane markings are not done yet so expect some continued work. Hopefully the bike lanes will be better marked and buffered.</p>
<p>The old surface was in pretty terrible condition, so this is great to see so far.</p>
<p>No plates on the bridge yet, and the the drainage issues don't seem entirely resolved. </p>
<p>Loomis is resurfaced between Cermak and just south of the bridge over the canal. The lane markings are not done yet so expect some continued work. Hopefully the bike lanes will be better marked and buffered.</p>
<p>The old surface was in pretty terrible condition, so this is great to see so far.</p>
<p>No plates on the bridge yet, and the the drainage issues don't seem entirely resolved. </p> Smooth as silk riding home fr…tag:thechainlink.org,2015-12-02:2211490:Comment:9575552015-12-02T03:49:12.878ZRich Shttps://thechainlink.org/profile/RichyRich
<p>Smooth as silk riding home from class tonight! But without those lane markings I wouldn't dare ride Elston between North and Ashland during evening rush hour. With the parking restriction leaving the right lane open I can't imagine it would be safe. </p>
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<p>I'm interested to see how they handle the intersection with Ashland since that's never a fun one to ride through especially going north. </p>
<p>Smooth as silk riding home from class tonight! But without those lane markings I wouldn't dare ride Elston between North and Ashland during evening rush hour. With the parking restriction leaving the right lane open I can't imagine it would be safe. </p>
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<p>I'm interested to see how they handle the intersection with Ashland since that's never a fun one to ride through especially going north. </p> Elston paving is complete. Ce…tag:thechainlink.org,2015-12-02:2211490:Comment:9575502015-12-02T01:14:14.067ZTandemoniumhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/BentonJohnson
<p>Elston paving is complete. Center lane markings installed in some locations, still no bike lane markings which is tempting motorists to make it a 4 lane road.</p>
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<p>More interestingly, it seems that they are redoing the lanes at the Armitage intersection to force motorists to choose either Elston or Ashland North of the intersection. This should reduce the amount of people taking a right from the Elston through lane, greatly improving the intersection for cyclists.</p>
<p>Elston paving is complete. Center lane markings installed in some locations, still no bike lane markings which is tempting motorists to make it a 4 lane road.</p>
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<p>More interestingly, it seems that they are redoing the lanes at the Armitage intersection to force motorists to choose either Elston or Ashland North of the intersection. This should reduce the amount of people taking a right from the Elston through lane, greatly improving the intersection for cyclists.</p>