Traffic Advisory for May 22 & May 23 2008

***TRAFFIC ADVISORY ****** WABASH ROADWAY CONVERSION FROM ONE WAY TO TWO WAY TRAFFIC***

WABASH FROM CHICAGO TO OHIO

THURSDAY, MAY 22, 2008

Chicago - Expect a full closure of Wabash from Superior to Ohio for traffic conversion on Thursday. Also, the JP Morgan Chase Corporate Challenge 3.5 Mile Run begins on Thursday night at 7:00 p.m., closing several streets in the Loop area. On Friday, May 23, evening, a Protest March will require street closures in the Downtown area.

WABASH TRAFFIC CONVERSION

Wabash Avenue from Chicago to Ontario will be switched to two-way traffic starting on Thursday, May 22. Prior to May 22, this three-block stretch has been one-way. The change is being made to better facilitate traffic flow in the area and will also further increase pedestrian safety.

Crews will be working from 7:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Thursday to change some of the signs and pavement markings and to installing traffic signals.

STREET CLOSURES

• Wabash from Superior to Ohio will be fully closed to traffic from 7:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 22, 2008.

• Wabash from Chicago to Superior will be open to local traffic only.

• East-west traffic on Superior, Huron, Erie, Ontario and Ohio will be maintained.

• Traffic Control Aides will be on site to assist with the closure and pedestrian traffic. 

PARKING

• Street parking will be restricted during this time.

TRAFFIC CONTROL

• Traffic Control Aides will be on posts for this event to assist with the movement of traffic and the safety of pedestrians and motorists. Traffic Control Aides are working for you! Please drive safely.

JP MORGAN CHASE CORPORATE CHALLENGE - 2008

Thursday, May 22, 2008

Assembly: 5:00 p.m. in Grant Park

Step-off: 7:15 p.m. at Columbus between Roosevelt and Balbo

www.jpmorganchasecc.com

STREET CLOSURES

• Columbus: Balbo-Roosevelt 6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

• Columbus: Congress-Roosevelt 7:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.

• All other closures along the route will be rolling closures/openings beginning at about 6:50 p.m. 

For more information, see the 2008 Chase Corporate Challenge Traffic Advisory on the OEMC website at www.cityofchicago.org/emergency911

NORTHERLY ISLAND/CHARTER ONE PAVILION CONCERT

STONE TEMPLE PILOTS

Gates & Parking Open: 7:00 P.M.

Event: 8:00 P.M.

Expected attendance: 7000

Note: Concert-goers should arrive early and be aware of construction on Museum Campus.

www.livenation.com

PALESTINIAN PROTEST MARCH - FRIDAY, MAY 23, 2008 –7:00 P.M.

The Palestinian Protest March on Friday for the 60th Anniversary of Palestine’s occupation includes an estimated 4,000 participants.

Assembly: 5:30 p.m. at the Dirksen Federal Plaza at 230 S. Dearborn.

Step Off: 7:00 p.m.

Disband: 8:00 p.m.  

ROUTE: 

• Proceeds West on Adams from Dirksen Federal Plaza to Wacker Drive

• Proceeds southbound on Wacker Drive to Jackson

• Continues Eastbound on Jackson to Dearborn Street

• Heads Northbound on Dearborn

• Disbands at the Dirksen Federal Plaza

For inquiries and updates: Call 311.

Email traffic comments at tma@cityofchicago.org

For daily traffic recording, call 312-746-TRAF (8723)

For additional events impacting traffic, see the TMA Weekly Traffic Bulletin at www.cityofchicago.org/Emergency911 or the “Today’s Street Closures” link on the City website at www.cityofchicago.org