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CBS News
15-05-2025
- General
- CBS News
Sewer repairs causing traffic nightmare on side streets on Chicago's North Side
"Road Closed" barriers on the North Side are causing huge headaches for some people living in the Edgewater neighborhood in Chicago. Part of Ridge Road has been closed for work on the sewer underneath, so instead some drivers are choosing to head down side streets like Ardmore Avenue, and neighbors have sounded the alarm. Because of road closures in the area, side streets like Ardmore have become as busy as main streets, and homeowners aren't happy. Jack Ryan has captured several videos of what he calls a traffic nightmare on Ardmore Avenue since Monday in Edgewater. "We've had CTA buses coming down Ardmore Avenue. That's never happened. I've lived here, you know, for 15 years," he said. "You've got people who are frustrated as they're driving, because they're not moving quickly. They don't know why they're stuck in traffic, so they're laying on their horns. They're yelling out their windows." A $9 million sewer replacement project has Ridge Road closed between Ardmore and Glenwood to help prevent flooding in the area. Crews put up detour signs, but the problem is drivers aren't following the posted detours, and instead are using side streets like the one in front of Ryan's house. Especially with Senn High School on Ardmore, Ryan said there's a safety concern for students and people riding bikes. Ryan said, before school begins and when it lets out, the traffic gets even worse. "We've got scooters and bicycles up and down the sidewalks that we've never had before, and they're flying, because that's just what they do," he said. Ryan said he understands the need for the water main replacement project. "I'm a fan, a proponent of the work that they're doing. I just don't think they put enough planning into it. School will be out of session in the next few weeks, and that would have decreased the level of congestion significantly had it waited until then," he said. "This initial phase of construction is supposed to last a total of four weeks. It just started Monday, so this is day four. We all know in Chicago this could go on for quite some time." Ald. Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth (48th) said she's working with the Chicago Police Department and Chicago Department of Transportation to evaluate the existing detour signs and traffic patterns. "Because what's happening is people are going through one ways the wrong way, or they're speeding down alleys, and this is … very concerning," she said. With safety in mind, Manaa-Hoppenworth is asking people to use Foster and Devon as alternates to get to DuSable Lake Shore drive. The CTA said buses that had been detoured along Ardmore have now been rerouted.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Bean Station sewer project gets $1.5 million in state funding
BEAN STATION, Tenn. (WATE) — $1.5 million in state funding was approved for the Town of Bean Station to begin its sewer project. The project will connect Bean Station to the city of Morristown's wastewater treatment facility. This aims to reduce costs for residents while ensuring more efficient, reliable service for the community. The funding comes from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation's (TDEC) Water Regionalization Project. Concerns over planned 'micronation' in Hawkins County 'This project is a game-changer for growth in the Bean Station community, opening the door for new businesses, restaurants and opportunities,' said State Rep. Rick Eldridge. 'Local leaders have worked tirelessly to help secure this funding, and I'm deeply grateful to the General Assembly and TDEC for recognizing this need. I look forward to seeing the project break ground soon!' This initiative's goal is to strengthen that state's arterial infrastructure. TDEC received more than $1.3 billion from the state's American Rescue Plan funds to administer grants like the one to Bean Station. The grants can be used for projects focusing on drinking water, wastewater and stormwater projects focused on regionalization, water reuse and resource protection. Regionalization is when a smaller utility system is consolidated into a larger network. KPD, YWAC investigating after two dogs found abandoned This is not the first time Bean Station has been given a grant from the state's American Rescue Plan funds. In April 2023, Bean Station was given a $3,949,472 grant to address critical system needs for several utility systems and develop an Asset Management Plan. The projects funded include improvements to the Wastewater Treatment Plant and collection system, and meter and water line replacements and extensions. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WATE 6 On Your Side.
