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Providing critical investment in Cook County infrastructure that supports regional and national commerce.  

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Starting in spring 2023, the Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways (DoTH) will be performing needed rehabilitation work on the Central Avenue Bridge that spans over the Sanitary Ship Canal near the western border of Chicago and travels through the Villages of Stickney and Forest View.

 

This four-lane, 0.71 mile-long bridge serves many neighboring industrial sites and provides a vital connection to Interstate 55 and Midway Airport. Improvements from the project will bring the bridge to a state of good repair and support continued serviceability to freight movement in the region.

During construction, the bridge capacity will be reduced from two lanes in each direction to one lane in each direction. Construction is expected to be completed in late 2024. 

PROJECT LOCATION MAP

Project Location Map

PROJECT SCOPE

Central Avenue Bridge Project Cost Estimate
Bridge Deck

Full replacement of the bridge deck​

Bridge Girders

Re-painting the bridge girders​

Concrete Piers

Repairing the steel girders and concrete piers

BENEFITS

INCREASING ACCESS

To manufacturing and industrial business​

ENHANCING SAFETY

For motor vehicles that use the Central Avenue Bridge

IMPROVING FLOW

By improving the flow of goods and services for residents and commuters 

Maintain and Modernize

what already exists 

KEY COUNTY GOALS  FROM THE LONG RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN

KEY COUNTY GOALS  FROM THE LONG RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN

Support the region's role as North America's freight capital

KEY COUNTY GOALS  FROM THE LONG RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN

Increase Investments

in Transportation

KEY COUNTY GOALS  FROM THE POLICY ROADMAP

Smart Communities

Public Infrastructure

PROJECT TIMELINE

Central Avenue Bridge Project Timeline
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