IDOT Kennedy Expressway

IDOT Kennedy Expressway The Kennedy Expressway is one of Chicago’s busiest and most important roadways, carrying more than 275,000 vehicles each day between O’Hare International Airport and downtown. After three decades since its last major rehabilitation, the aging infrastructure showed clear signs of wear. Bridges and pavement were deteriorating, overhead sign structures were reaching the end…

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IDOT I-57

IDOT I-57 GRAEF developed Highway Plans for a 4” resurfacing of I-57 from I-294 to IL Route 1. Pavement patching, retaining wall modifications, and drainage improvements were included in the improvement. GRAEF completed two field visits and a field patching survey and reviewed prior improvement plans. GRAEF also reviewed IDOT’s Drainage Investigation Report and implemented…

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71st Street Streetscape Improvements

71st Street Streetscape Improvements The 71st Street Master Plan Study analyzed existing conditions of the corridor with the objective of providing a detailed master plan for its redevelopment. The master plan looked at the entire project corridor as it relates to adjacent neighborhoods and the overall context of South Chicago. Located within Chicago’s historic South…

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