This week's Roadwork Roundup includes important road closure, parking and transportation information for Lollapalooza, taking place in Chicago, and the Manchester United v. Real Madrid game in Detroit! What a weekend in the Midwest!
DETROIT:
This Saturday, August 2nd at 4 pm, a different kind of football takes the field at The Big House. Michigan Stadium will play host to a clash of European soccer Giants: Manchester United and Real Madrid.
Both sides bring a rich history of trophies to the pitch when they face off as part of the International Champions Cup, which is a warm up for the European soccer seasons in England, France, Italy, and Spain.
With over 100,000 fans expected to attend the sold out game, getting there could be problematic for all supporters of the Red Devils and Los Blancos, with construction on Michigan roads playing a large part.
With one of the more heavily traveled roads, Ann Arbor-Saline road going through an improvement project motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes to the stadium to ensure that they’re in place for the start of the game.
The Ann Arbor-Saline Road Exit 175 from/to I-94 is under construction. There will be various lane closures. YOU ARE ADVISED TO SEEK ALTERNATE ROUTES.
Suggested Alternative Routes to Michigan Stadium
• If coming to Ann Arbor FROM THE NORTH, try M-14 Exit 2 - Maple Road. Follow Maple Rd. south as it merges with Stadium Blvd. and leads to the Stadium area.
• If coming to Ann Arbor FROM THE EAST OR NORTHEAST, consider using US-23 Exit 41 - Plymouth Road. Take Plymouth Rd. west to Huron Parkway to Geddes (south of the river) then west to approach the Stadium area. Or, to park in areas east of State Street or along South Industrial Highway, follow US-23 to Exit 37 - Washtenaw Avenue, and head west. Continue straight onto Stadium Blvd. at the split and head west toward the Stadium area.
• If coming FROM THE WEST, utilize I-94 Exit 172 - Jackson Road. Take Jackson Rd. to Stadium Blvd., turn right (south) and continue toward the Stadium area.
As you arrive on game day, you can expect to receive route information via messages on electric boards on both the highway as well as local roadways.
Please follow the instructions of law enforcement personnel directing traffic post-game, as all traffic will be guided away from Michigan Stadium to assist fans in leaving the area as quickly and efficiently as possible.
With the heavy influx of traffic on Saturday, parking will also be problematic. It will be on a first-come/first-serve basis for everyone with the Green Lot at the UM Golf Course on Stadium Boulevard being open to ADA only, however parking will be open to the public at the UM Golf Course lots on State Street and the Driving Range on Main Streets. Look for parking to be made available at Pioneer High School on Main Street and various UM surface lots and parking structures around the campus on game day. Some shuttle services will be running, however they are not a free service and are an additional cost.
CHICAGO:
The Lollapalooza Music Festival will be held in Grant Park this weekend in downtown Chicago. Over 100,000 people are expected to attend each of the 3 days of the music festival, which runs from Friday, August 3rd to Sunday, August 5th.
Some street closures area already in place, with full closures extending through this week and into early next week. According to the City of Chicago, these street closures were in effect in the Grant Park area beginning August 1st:
| July 23 – August 9 | Balbo | Lake Shore Drive | Columbus |
| July 25 – August 8 | Jackson | Lake Shore Drive | Columbus |
| August 1 – August 6 | Balbo | Columbus | Michigan |
| August 1 – August 6 | Jackson | Columbus | Michigan |
| August 1 – August 6 | Congress Parkway | Columbus | Michigan |
| August 1 – August 6 | Columbus | Monroe | Roosevelt |
With the high volume of traffic expected in the area on top of existing closures for events such as the Wicker Park Fest, Jeff Fest at Jefferson Park, Taste of Lincoln Ave, Aerosmith and the Cubs in town and the Big 10 run closing parts of Lake Shore Drive on Saturday, motorists can expect major delays on streets downtown and heavy volume on area highways. The CTA will be running most lines with increased frequency to accomodate for increased capacity, and riders are encouraged to check www.transitchicago.com before riding.
PHILADELPHIA:
On I-76 EB and WB, milling and paving will close lanes between Spring Garden and 30th St, and between Passyunk and Grays Ferry, each night this week from 9 pm-5 am.
Resurfacing project continues on the 8.5 miles between I-75 and Monroe/Wayne county line in both directions. At least 1 lane open in each direction.
I-94 EB and WB
Installation of guardrail for 3 miles between Hannan Rd and I-275. Look for shoulder closures; single-lane closures during off-peak times in both EB and WB directions.
I-75 NB and SB
Pavement repair covering the 4.5 miles between Sibley Rd and Goddard Rd. One lane open in each direction; additional lane closures during off-peak times.
M-53/Van Dyke St
Resurfacing continues on the 3 mile span from Helen St to Red Run Drain. Two lanes open weekdays; additional lane closures during off-peak times.
I-96 EB/WB
Reconstruction continues from US-24 (Telegraph Rd) to Newburgh Rd with detours in effect as a result of the closure. We're less than 100 days until I-96 reopens.
On the Boulevard NB and SB, drain cleaning and debris removal will cause lane blockages between 9th St and I-76, each day this week from 9:30 am -3 pm.
In Bucks County, on Main St in Doylestown, we'll have lane restrictions all week from 7 pm-5 am between Veterans Lane and Clemens Ave, for milling and resurfacing.
In Chester County, RT-100 in Uwchlan and West Whiteland Twps, will have lane closures both NB and SB between Shoen Rd and RT-113, for milling and paving, all week from 9 am - 3 pm.
In Delco, crews on RT-320 (Sproil Rd) in Springfield Twp will replace curb ramps, resulting in lane closures at the Kennerly Rd, Thomson Ave, Country Club Dr, and Gleaves Ave intersections, daily this week from 7 am - 3:30 pm.
In Montgomery County, RT-202 SB in Upper Merion will have nightly lane closures this week for patching, between I-76 and RT-252. The closures will happen from 8 pm - 5 am.
BOSTON:
I-90/Mass Pike
EB Exit 20 from I-93 northbound to I-90/Mass Pike eastbound and the ramp from Frontage Road northbound to I-90 eastbound will be closed between 11:59 pm and 5 am on Monday, July 28, Tuesday, July 29, Wednesday, July 30, Thursday, July 31.
Westbound the left lane will be closed between Columbus Avenue and Dalton Street, at 9 p.m., the two left lanes will be closed at 11 pm through 5 am on Monday, July 28, Tuesday, July 29, Friday, August 1.
Westbound the on-ramps from Clarendon Street and Copley Square/Boston Public Library to I-90 westbound will be closed between 9 pm and 5 am on Thursday, July 31, Friday, August 1.
I-93 NB
Exit 6 for Route 37/West Quincy/Braintree will be closed between 9 pm and 5 am on Monday, July 28, Tuesday, July 29, Wednesday, July 30, Thursday, July 31.
Exit 28 for Sullivan Square will be closed between 9 pm and 5 am on Monday, July 28, Tuesday, July 29, Wednesday, July 30, Thursday, July 31.
Exit 13 for Freeport Street will be closed between 9 pm and 5 am. on Monday, July 28, Tuesday, July 29, Wednesday, July 30, Thursday, July 31.
Exit 23 for Government Center and North Street will be closed between 11:30 pm and 5 am on Thursday, July 31.
I-93 SB /THE EXPRESSWAY
The on-ramp from Albany Street for I-93 southbound will be closed between 11 pm and 5 am on Tuesday, July 29.
The on-ramp from Purchase Street and Congress Street for I-93 southbound and I-90 westbound will be closed between 11 pm and 5 am on Tuesday, July 29.
The two right lanes will be closed from the exit portal of the O’Neill Tunnel to the South Bay Mall between 11 pm and 5 am on Tuesday, July 29.
The on-ramp at Surface Artery southbound and New Chardon Street to I-93 southbound and the Callahan Tunnel will be closed between 11 pm and 5 am on Monday, July 28, Tuesday, July 29, Thursday, July 31, Friday, August 1.
Exit 24 to Government Center and the Callahan Tunnel will be closed between 11 pm and 5 am on Monday, July 28,Tuesday, July 29, Wednesday, July 30.
The two right lanes from the lower deck of I-93 through the O’Neill Tunnel will be closed between 11 pm and 5 am on Thursday, July 31. This will also require the closure of exit 23 for Purchase Street.
ATLANTA:
I-20 EB at Glenridge Ave/Exit 61 B and Panola Rd/Exit 70 the left lane is closed all this week.
I-20 EB at Glenridge Ave/Exit 61 B and Panola Rd/Exit 70 the left lane is closed all this week.
Buckhead Ave is closed for road construction between Peachtree Rd and E. Paces Ferry Rd.
GA-400 inside the Perimeter the right lane is closed for road construction Northbound at Lenox Rd/Buckhead Loop/Exit 2.
I-75 Outside the Perimeter left lane is closed northbound from Hudson Bridge Rd/Exit 224 and I-75/Exit 227 this is a rolling closure this week to replace barrier walls.
LOS ANGELES:
In Seal Beach, NB I-405, the on ramp is closed from Seal Beach Blvd - Caltrans work expected to last until September.
In Burbank, SB I-5, the off ramp is closed at Scott Rd - long term project through 2015.
In Norwalk, NB I-5, the on ramp is closed at Carmenita Rd - due to construction of the Carmenita Bridge.
In Norwalk, SB I-5, the on ramp is closed from Rosecrans Ave - Caltrans work scheduled into late 2015.
CHICAGO (additional):
On the TriState Tollway (I-94/I-294/I-80)
Beginning Wednesday night, July 30 one lane in each direction between the Wisconsin state line and the Edens Expressway will close at 11 pm for pavement work. All lanes will reopen by 4:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 31.
All southbound open road tolling lanes at the 82 Street Toll Plaza will close at 11 pm for maintenance. All lanes will reopen by 3 a.m. on Thursday, July 31.
One lane in each direction between the Bishop Ford Freeway and Halsted Street will close at 8 pm Wednesday night, July 30 for pavement marking removal, striping and a traffic shift. A second southbound lane will close at 10 pm and a third at 1 am. One southbound lane will reopen by 2 am.
A second lane will reopen by 4 am All lanes will reopen by 5 am on Thursday July
31
One southbound lane on I-57 between I-294 and 159 Street will close at 9 pm Wednesday night, July 30 for pavement marking removal. A second lane will close at midnight. All lanes will reopen by 6 am on Thursday, July 31.
The ramp carrying southbound I-57 traffic to 159 Street will close from 1 am to 5 am on Thursday, July 31 for pavement marking removal.
DETROIT (ADDITIONAL):
In Downtown Detroit: Woodward Ave is closed from Adams Street to Campus Maritus Park (Campus Marshus) for the M-1 Rail street car project. All east and west cross streets at Woodward will remain open.
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I-275 NB and SBhttp://www.wxyz.com/news/
Resurfacing project continues on the 8.5 miles between I-75 and Monroe/Wayne county line in both directions. At least 1 lane open in each direction.
Installation of guardrail for 3 miles between Hannan Rd and I-275. Look for shoulder closures; single-lane closures during off-peak times in both EB and WB directions.
I-75 NB and SB
Pavement repair covering the 4.5 miles between Sibley Rd and Goddard Rd. One lane open in each direction; additional lane closures during off-peak times.
M-53/Van Dyke St
Resurfacing continues on the 3 mile span from Helen St to Red Run Drain. Two lanes open weekdays; additional lane closures during off-peak times.
I-96 EB/WB
Reconstruction continues from US-24 (Telegraph Rd) to Newburgh Rd with detours in effect as a result of the closure. We're less than 100 days until I-96 reopens.
NEW YORK CITY:
Construction on Bronx River Parkway northbound between Boston Road and East Gun Hill Road, Tuesday July 29th, 2014 through Friday August 1st, 2014 Tuesday/ Wednesday/ Thursday/ Friday, 1 am through 6:30 am, 2 lanes closed.
Construction on Bronx River Parkway southbound between East 233rd Street and Story Avenue (New York) , Tuesday/ Wednesday/ Thursday/ Friday/ Saturday, 12:01 am through 06:00 am, 2 lanes closed.
Construction on Bronx River Parkway southbound between East Gun Hill Road & East Fordham Road, Monday through Friday, 1 am through 6:30 am, 2 lanes closed.
Construction on the Gowanus in both directions from 92nd Street Bay Ridge Exit to 54th Street, Monday July 28th, 2014 through Friday August 1st, 2014 Monday/ Tuesday/ Wednesday/ Thursday, 11:59 pm through 06:00 am, 1 lane closed.
Construction on the Cross Bronx in both directions between 3rd Avenue and Jerome Avenue, Tuesday July 8th, 2014 through Saturday August 2nd, 2014 Monday/ Tuesday/ Wednesday/ Thursday/ Friday/ Saturday, 12:01 am through 5 am, 2 lanes closed.
George Washington Bridge westbound, Monday July 28th, 2014 through Friday August 1st, 2014, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am through 2:30 pm, right lane closed.
Construction on Grand Central Parkway both ways between Cross Island Parkway and Francis Lewis Boulevard, Tuesday July 29th, 2014 through Friday August 1st, 2014 Tuesday/ Wednesday/ Thursday/ Friday, 1 am through 5 am, 2 lanes closed.
HAPPY WEEKEND, DRIVERS!!
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