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CTA Work to Result in Lane Closure in Evanston Starting Friday

Motorists should be aware of a lane closure planned for Greenwood Street to allow for CTA work on Friday and Saturday.

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), as part of its CTA Purple Line Track Renewal program, will close one lane of traffic on Greenwood Street between Sherman Avenue and Sherman Place on Friday, Aug. 10 to Saturday, Aug 11, according to a press release.

The work includes the craning of equipment and material from the south lane of Greenwood Street between Sherman Avenue and Sherman Place.

One lane of traffic will be maintained for both directions of traffic utilizing traffic control measures. Parking in the area will be restricted as needed. The sidewalk on the south side of Greenwood Street will be closed. There will be flaggers assisting pedestrians and traffic at all times during working hours (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.).
Information provided by the City of Evanston

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