BUCKTOWN- The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) announced Friday that a portion of a new section of Elston Avenue will open Tuesday, re-routing traffic from the intersection of Fullerton and Damen Avenues.
The announcement marks a major milestone in the reconstruction and realignment of the often-congested intersections, CDOT official said.
After the Tuesday morning rush period, northbound and southbound cars will use one lane in each direction on the new section of Elston, which crosses Fullerton about a block east of the existing six-way intersection and crosses Damen north of the current intersection, officials said.
The new area will be renamed "Elston Court," said officials.
Under the new traffic pattern, vehicles will be allowed to turn right from eastbound Fullerton onto Elston Court and vehicles from northbound Elston Court south of Fullerton will only be permitted to turn right on Fullerton, officials said.
The new stretch of Elston will feature two lanes in each direction plus a center turn lane and concrete-protected bike lanes on either side, along with widening Damen to provide for bike accommodations, widening the north sidewalk along Fullerton, and will include the resurfacing of all streets within the project limits, official said.
Drivers should continue to expect delays through the completion of the project in December.
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