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![]() Spends WAY too much time at CBTL ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Admin Posts: 16,425 Joined: 8-December 06 From: Michigan City, IN Member No.: 2 ![]() |
The latest construction update from NICTD
QUOTE "MICHIGAN CITY – 10TH AND 11TH STREET AREA Comcast is anticipating work at Sheridan Ave to be completed by April 1. Additional aerial cable and underground work between Lafayette and Phillips streets should be completed by April 1. Comcast utility work may involve short-term street closures, travel lane restrictions, and flagging. NIPSCO’s gas team should complete work on gas service lines around Willard and 10th St. by mid-March. NIPSCO’s electric team should complete work at Sheridan Ave by the end of April. Real estate acquisition is complete. Demolition of structures is 95% complete to date in Michigan City. Properties are being boarded up and managed by NICTD’s contractor. All of the residential structures will be demolished by the end of March. The historic 11th Street station has been demolished and foundation removal is complete. The block is fenced and portions of the sidewalk are closed to allow for continuing work. Pedestrians must use the south side of 11th Street. Construction on 11th Street began February 28, 2022, which included a full closure of 11th St itself. The project provides weekly updates to Michigan City Mayor Duane Parry and city staff including police, fire and county emergency response teams, to ensure everyone is prepared for upcoming work. Michigan City residents can expect north/south street closures that progress westward as construction advances, with signage indicating which streets will be closed. Residents, businesses and other property owners are also being notified of any work that will impact ingress/egress for their particular site. Additional road closure details: On February 28, 2022, Walsh/Herzog (WH) closed 11th Street from Chicago Street to Michigan Boulevard. This closure is required to build the two new South Shore Line tracks, create an isolated railroad right-of-way, and improve public safety along 10th and 11th streets. Pursuant to the 2016 Agreement with Michigan City, the intersection of 11th Street with the following streets will be permanently closed and configured into cul-de-sacs in accordance with the final, approved design. - Elston Street - Manhattan Street - Buffalo Street - Pine Street - Spring Street - Cedar Street - York Street - Maple Street The intersection of 11th Street with the following streets will only be closed as required to construct the work across the intersections. - Chicago Street - Ohio Street - Wabash Street - Washington Street - Franklin Street - Lafayette Street - Oak Street It is currently anticipated that two closures of each of these intersections will be required with each closure lasting approximately two to three weeks. To maintain traffic flow in the north south direction past 11th Street, the following constraints will be implemented by Walsh/Herzog: Tennessee St will remain open when Ohio St is closed until the Ohio Street crossing is re-opened. The intersections of Wabash St, Washington St, and Franklin St will only be closed one at a time. The intersections of Lafayette St and Oak St will also only be closed one at a time. Michigan Boulevard will remain open throughout the duration of the project. The intersections at 11th and Franklin were converted from a stoplight to a stop sign configuration during construction. Construction on 10th Street will occur to the south of the existing roadway, where the two new tracks will be installed. At the completion of the work, the current tracks down 10th Street will be removed and the roadway repaired. Larson-Danielson Construction was awarded the contract to remove the façade from the historic station building on 11th and Franklin streets. It has been removed, and is being repaired and stored for future re-erection onto the large 11th Street Station and parking structure. The City is currently working with Flaherty & Collins, a developer, to evaluate alternative Transit Oriented Development (TOD) options for the block bounded by 10th, 11th, Franklin and Pine. Plans for that development are in progress. Questions should be directed to the City of Michigan City for the TOD effort. NICTD has provided the City of Michigan City with an emergency response contact list. Emergencies should be reported using 911. " |
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![]() Spends WAY too much time at CBTL ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Admin Posts: 16,425 Joined: 8-December 06 From: Michigan City, IN Member No.: 2 ![]() |
Latest updates
QUOTE MICHIGAN CITY – 10TH AND 11TH STREET AREA Comcast is anticipating the aerial cable and underground work between Lafayette and Phillips streets to be completed by late Spring. Comcast utility work may involve short-term street closures, travel lane restrictions, and flagging.? NIPSCO will be replacing poles along the tracks in Michigan City from mid-April into mid-May. Track construction is underway at the east end of the double track project in Michigan city (Michigan Blvd is eastern project limit). NIPSCO’s electric team should complete work at Sheridan Ave by the end of April. Street light removal will occur in April. The historic 11th Street station has been demolished and foundation removal is complete. The block is fenced and portions of the sidewalk are closed to allow for continuing work. Pedestrians?must use the south side of 11th Street.? Construction on 11th Street began February 28, 2022, which included a full closure of 11th St itself. The project provides weekly updates to Michigan City Mayor Duane Parry and city staff including police, fire and county emergency response teams, to ensure everyone is prepared for upcoming work. Michigan City residents can expect north/south street closures that progress westward as construction advances, with signage indicating which streets will be closed and when. Residents, businesses and other property owners are also being notified of any work that will impact ingress/egress for their particular site. Additional road closure details: On February 28, 2022, Walsh/Herzog (WH) closed 11th Street from Chicago Street to Michigan Boulevard. This closure is required to build the two new South Shore Line tracks, create an isolated railroad right-of-way, and improve public safety along 10th and 11th streets. Pursuant to the 2016 Agreement with Michigan City, the intersection of 11th Street with the following streets will be permanently closed and configured into cul-de-sacs in accordance with the final, approved design. - Elston Street - Manhattan Street - Buffalo Street - Pine Street - Spring Street - Cedar Street - York Street - Maple Street The intersection of 11th Street with the following streets will only be closed as required to construct the work across the intersections. - Chicago Street - Ohio Street - Wabash Street - Washington Street - Franklin Street - Lafayette Street - Oak Street It is currently anticipated that two closures of each of these intersections will be required with each closure lasting approximately two to three weeks. To maintain traffic flow in the north south direction past 11th Street, the following constraints will be implemented by Walsh/Herzog: Tennessee St will remain open when Ohio St is closed until the Ohio Street crossing is re-opened. The intersections of Wabash St, Washington St, and Franklin St will only be closed one at a time. The intersections of Lafayette St and Oak St will also only be closed one at a time. Michigan Boulevard will remain open throughout the duration of the project. The intersections at 11th and Franklin were converted from a stoplight to a stop sign configuration during construction. Construction on 10th Street will occur to the south of the existing roadway, where the two new tracks will be installed. At the completion of the work, the current tracks down 10th Street will be removed and the roadway repaired. The intersection of 11th Street and Franklin Street will close on May 2nd for up to 30 days for construction of the new tracks through the intersection. Washington Street and Wabash Street will remain open during the Franklin Street closure to provide north-south access across 11th Street. Larson-Danielson Construction was awarded the contract to remove the façade from the historic station building on 11th and Franklin streets. It has been removed, and is being repaired and stored for future re-erection onto the large 11th Street Station and parking structure. The City is currently working with Flaherty & Collins, a developer, to evaluate alternative Transit Oriented Development (TOD) options for the block bounded by 10th, 11th, Franklin and Pine. Plans for that development are in progress. Questions should be directed to the City of Michigan City for the TOD effort. NICTD has provided the City of Michigan City with an emergency response contact list. Emergencies should be reported using 911. For more information: Website - www.doubletracknwi.com General Project Hotline - 1.219.850.4457 General Project Email – doubletracknwi@nictd.com |
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MICHIGAN CITY – 10TH AND 11TH STREET AREA
Comcast is anticipating the aerial cable and underground work between Lafayette and Phillips streets to be completed by late Spring. Comcast utility work may involve short-term street closures, travel lane restrictions, and flagging.? NIPSCO will be replacing poles along the tracks in Michigan City from mid-April into mid-May. Track construction is underway at the east end of the double track project in Michigan city (Michigan Blvd is eastern project limit). NIPSCO’s electric team should complete work at Sheridan Ave by the end of April. The historic 11th Street station has been demolished and foundation removal is complete. The block is fenced and portions of the sidewalk are closed to allow for continuing work. Pedestrians?must use the south side of 11th Street.? Construction on 11th Street began February 28, 2022, which included a full closure of 11th St itself. The project provides weekly updates to Michigan City Mayor Duane Parry and city staff including police, fire and county emergency response teams, to ensure everyone is prepared for upcoming work. Michigan City residents can expect north/south street closures that progress westward as construction advances, with signage indicating which streets will be closed and when. Residents, businesses and other property owners are also being notified of any work that will impact ingress/egress for their particular site. Additional road closure details: On February 28, 2022, Walsh/Herzog (WH) closed 11th Street from Chicago Street to Michigan Boulevard. This closure is required to build the two new South Shore Line tracks, create an isolated railroad right-of-way, and improve public safety along 10th and 11th streets. Pursuant to the 2016 Agreement with Michigan City, the intersection of 11th Street with the following streets will be permanently closed and configured into cul-de-sacs in accordance with the final, approved design. - Elston Street - Manhattan Street - Buffalo Street - Pine Street - Spring Street - Cedar Street - York Street - Maple Street The intersection of 11th Street with the following streets will only be closed as required to construct the work across the intersections. - Chicago Street - Ohio Street - Wabash Street - Washington Street - Franklin Street - Lafayette Street - Oak Street It is currently anticipated that two closures of each of these intersections will be required with each closure lasting approximately two to three weeks. To maintain traffic flow in the north south direction past 11th Street, the following constraints will be implemented by Walsh/Herzog: Tennessee St will remain open when Ohio St is closed until the Ohio Street crossing is re-opened. The intersections of Wabash St, Washington St, and Franklin St will only be closed one at a time. The intersections of Lafayette St and Oak St will also only be closed one at a time. Michigan Boulevard will remain open throughout the duration of the project. The intersections at 11th and Franklin were converted from a stoplight to a stop sign configuration during construction. Construction on 10th Street will occur to the south of the existing roadway, where the two new tracks will be installed. At the completion of the work, the current tracks down 10th Street will be removed and the roadway repaired. The intersection of 11th Street and Franklin Street closed on May 2nd for construction of the new north track through the intersection. The intersection is expected to be reopened on May 27th. Washington Street and Wabash Street will remain open during the Franklin Street closure to provide north-south access across 11th Street. After completion of the Franklin Street closure, Washington Street will be closed at 11th Street to construct the new north track through this intersection. Washington will close on June 2nd for approximately 30 days. Wabash will follow Washington with an expected closure date of July 2nd. Road closure information will be updated as work progresses. Franklin, Washington, and Wabash will only be closed one at a time to allow north-south access across 11th Street. Larson-Danielson Construction was awarded the contract to remove the façade from the historic station building on 11th and Franklin streets. It has been removed and is being repaired and stored for future re-erection onto the large 11th Street Station and parking structure. The City is currently working with Flaherty & Collins, a developer, to evaluate alternative Transit Oriented Development (TOD) options for the block bounded by 10th, 11th, Franklin and Pine. Plans for that development are in progress. Questions should be directed to the City of Michigan City for the TOD effort. NICTD has provided the City of Michigan City with an emergency response contact list. Emergencies should be reported using 911. |
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QUOTE MICHIGAN CITY – 10TH AND 11TH STREET AREA Comcast is anticipating the aerial cable and underground work between Lafayette and Phillips streets to be completed by late Spring. Comcast utility work may involve short-term street closures, travel lane restrictions, and flagging.? NIPSCO will be replacing poles along the tracks in Michigan City from mid-April into mid-May. Track construction is underway at the east end of the double track project in Michigan city (Michigan Blvd is eastern project limit). NIPSCO’s electric team should complete work at Sheridan Ave by mid-May. The historic 11th Street station has been demolished and foundation removal is complete. The block is fenced and portions of the sidewalk are closed to allow for continuing work. Pedestrians?must use the south side of 11th Street. The new north boarding platform foundation is being built at the 11th St station. Construction on 11th Street began February 28, 2022, which included a full closure of 11th St itself. Michigan City residents can expect north/south street closures that progress westward as construction advances, with signage indicating which streets will be closed and when. Residents, businesses and other property owners are also being notified of any work that will impact ingress/egress for their particular site. Additional road closure details: On February 28, 2022, Walsh/Herzog (WH) closed 11th Street from Chicago Street to Michigan Boulevard. This closure is required to build the two new South Shore Line tracks, create an isolated railroad right-of-way, and improve public safety along 10th and 11th streets. Pursuant to the 2016 Agreement with Michigan City, the intersection of 11th Street with the following streets will be permanently closed and configured into cul-de-sacs in accordance with the final, approved design. - Elston Street - Manhattan Street - Buffalo Street - Pine Street - Spring Street - Cedar Street - York Street - Maple Street The intersection of 11th Street with the following streets will only be closed as required to construct the work across the intersections. - Chicago Street - Ohio Street - Wabash Street - Washington Street - Franklin Street - Lafayette Street - Oak Street It is currently anticipated that two closures of each of these intersections will be required with each closure lasting approximately two to three weeks. To maintain traffic flow in the north south direction past 11th Street, the following constraints will be implemented by Walsh/Herzog: Tennessee St will remain open when Ohio St is closed until the Ohio Street crossing is re-opened. The intersections of Wabash St, Washington St, and Franklin St will only be closed one at a time. The intersections of Lafayette St and Oak St will also only be closed one at a time. Michigan Boulevard will remain open throughout the duration of the project. The intersections at 11th and Franklin were converted from a stoplight to a stop sign configuration during construction. Construction on 10th Street will occur to the south of the existing roadway, where the two new tracks will be installed. At the completion of the work, the current tracks down 10th Street will be removed and the roadway repaired. The intersection of 11th Street and Franklin Street closed on May 2nd for construction of the new north track through the intersection. The intersection is expected to be reopened on May 27th. Washington Street and Wabash Street will remain open during the Franklin Street closure to provide north-south access across 11th Street. After completion of the Franklin Street closure, Washington Street will be closed at 11th Street to construct the new north track through this intersection. Washington will close on June 2nd for approximately 30 days. Wabash will follow Washington with an expected closure date of July 2nd. Road closure information will be updated as work progresses. Franklin, Washington, and Wabash will only be closed one at a time to allow north-south access across 11th Street. Larson-Danielson Construction was awarded the contract to remove the façade from the historic station building on 11th and Franklin streets. It has been removed and is being repaired and stored for future re-erection onto the large 11th Street Station and parking structure. The City is currently working with Flaherty & Collins, a developer, to evaluate alternative Transit Oriented Development (TOD) options for the block bounded by 10th, 11th, Franklin and Pine. Plans for that development are in progress. Questions should be directed to the City of Michigan City for the TOD effort. |
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QUOTE MICHIGAN CITY – 10TH AND 11TH STREET AREA Track construction is underway at the east end of the double track project in Michigan city (Michigan Blvd is eastern project limit). ? The historic 11th Street station has been demolished and foundation removal is complete. The block is fenced and portions of the sidewalk are closed to allow for continuing work. Pedestrians?must use the south side of 11th Street.?The new north boarding platform foundation is being built at the 11th St station. Construction on 11th Street began February 28, 2022, which included a full closure of 11th St itself. Michigan City residents can expect north/south street closures that progress westward as construction advances, with signage indicating which streets will be closed and when. Residents, businesses and other property owners are also being notified of any work that will impact ingress/egress for their particular site. Installation of the overhead catenary poles is in progress in the Right of Way south of 10th St. Additional road closure details: On February 28, 2022, Walsh/Herzog (WH) closed 11th Street from Chicago Street to Michigan Boulevard. This closure is required to build the two new South Shore Line tracks, create an isolated railroad right-of-way, and improve public safety along 10th and 11th streets. Pursuant to the 2016 Agreement with Michigan City, the intersection of 11th Street with the following streets will be permanently closed and configured into cul-de-sacs in accordance with the final, approved design. - Elston Street - Manhattan Street - Buffalo Street - Pine Street - Spring Street - Cedar Street - York Street - Maple Street The intersection of 11th Street with the following streets will only be closed as required to construct the work across the intersections. - Chicago Street - Ohio Street - Wabash Street - Washington Street - Franklin Street - Lafayette Street - Oak Street It is currently anticipated that two closures of each of these intersections will be required with each closure lasting approximately two to three weeks. To maintain traffic flow in the north south direction past 11th Street, the following constraints will be implemented by Walsh/Herzog: Tennessee St will remain open when Ohio St is closed until the Ohio Street crossing is re-opened. The intersections of Wabash St, Washington St, and Franklin St will only be closed one at a time. The intersections of Lafayette St and Oak St will also only be closed one at a time. Michigan Boulevard will remain open throughout the duration of the project. The intersections at 11th and Franklin were converted from a stoplight to a stop sign configuration during construction. Construction on 10th Street will occur to the south of the existing roadway, where the two new tracks will be installed. At the completion of the work, the current tracks down 10th Street will be removed and the roadway repaired. The intersection of 11th Street and Franklin Street closed on May 2nd for construction of the new north track through the intersection. The intersection is expected to be reopened on or around June 1st. Washington Street and Wabash Street will remain open during the Franklin Street closure to provide north-south access across 11th Street. After completion of the Franklin Street closure, Washington Street will be closed at 11th Street to construct the new north track through this intersection. Washington will close on June 2nd for approximately 30 days. Wabash will follow Washington with an expected closure date of July 2nd. Road closure information will be updated as work progresses. Franklin, Washington, and Wabash will only be closed one at a time to allow north-south access across 11th Street. Larson-Danielson Construction was awarded the contract to remove the façade from the historic station building on 11th and Franklin streets. It has been removed and is being repaired and stored for future re-erection onto the large 11th Street Station and parking structure. The City is currently working with Flaherty & Collins, a developer, to evaluate alternative Transit Oriented Development (TOD) options for the block bounded by 10th, 11th, Franklin and Pine. Plans for that development are in progress. Questions should be directed to the City of Michigan City for the TOD effort. NICTD has provided the City of Michigan City with an emergency response contact list. Emergencies should be reported using 911. For more information: Website - www.doubletrack-nwi.com General Project Hotline - 1.219.850.4457 General Project Email – doubletracknwi@nictd.com Click here for additional detail regarding upcoming Road Closures and Detours. In order to allow for construction of the new rail line, busing between Dune Park and Carroll Ave. stations is in effect for passengers on all weekday and weekend trains. Dune Park to Carroll Ave. bus service operates on the regular SSL train time schedule. Loop bus service is provided to Michigan City 11th St. (bus stop located @ 920 Franklin St.) and Beverly Shores Station. *Note: Beginning June 6, 2022, loop busing will be temporarily suspended to Beverly Shores Station due to the closure of Broadway. Busing to Beverly Shores will resume after Broadway reopens (expected duration 14 days). Loop buses do not operate on regular SSL train schedules. Please visit https://www.mysouthshoreline.com/news/item/...ive-feb-28-2022 for the full loop bus schedule. Those passengers will be bused to either Dune Park or Carroll Ave., where they may board the next scheduled SSL train. Bikes are prohibited from boarding at the South Bend Airport Station throughout the duration of busing. Bikes are permitted as regularly scheduled from Dune Park Station and west. Please call NIPSCO at 800-464-7726 for questions related to their work and street closures.?? |
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![]() Spends WAY too much time at CBTL ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Admin Posts: 16,425 Joined: 8-December 06 From: Michigan City, IN Member No.: 2 ![]() |
https://chicagocrusader.com/holcomb-announc...-track-project/
QUOTE Governor Eric J. Holcomb this week announced construction is moving forward on one of the largest public transit investments in Indiana’s history – double tracking of the South Shore Line from Michigan City to Gary. This project, a prominent piece of Gov. Holcomb’s Next Level Agenda, adds nearly 18 miles of new track over a 26-mile corridor along the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District’s (NICTD) existing South Shore Line between Gary and Michigan City and makes multiple improvements to the existing line. “The Double Track Project is transformative for Northwest Indiana and the positive impacts will be felt across the state for generations to come,” Gov. Holcomb said. “This game changing project is another prime example of how Indiana is laser-focused on connecting people and businesses to our state’s exceptional quality of life, great communities, and pro-growth business environment.” South Shore Double Track Project The Double Track Project includes 18 miles of new double track territory including a separated two-track right-of-way along two miles in Michigan City. The project will include replacing the current street-running tracks on 10th and 11th Streets, a new overhead contact system, 22 at-grade crossings, 20 culverts, platform upgrades at five stations and more than 1,400 parking spaces. The project will increase train frequency and drastically reduce travel time on the South Shore Line. Once the project is complete, service is planned to operate every 16 minutes during weekday peak periods and approximately every 75 minutes during weekday off-peak periods and evenings. The project will improve safety along the entire alignment, especially in Michigan City, where the new alignment will remove the street-running tracks, eliminate 20 at-grade crossings, and provide a safer environment for passengers boarding trains. Construction is expected to finish in early 2024 with passenger service starting later in the year. In addition to the Double Track project, Gov. Holcomb has made the West Lake Corridor extension of the South Shore Line a Next Level Agenda priority. Combined, the Double Track and West Lake Corridor projects are projected to attract approximately $2.7 billion in private investment to Northwest Indiana, and result in over 6,000 new jobs and $5 billion in economic impact by 2048. Federal, state, regional and local officials joined Gov. Holcomb to officially break ground on the Double Track project. The nearly $650 million project is funded through a mix of federal, state and local dollars with $173 million in federal funding coming from the Federal Transit Administration’s Capital Investment Grants program and another $24 million coming from the American Rescue Program. |
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QUOTE Track construction is underway at the east end of the Double Track project in Michigan City (Michigan Blvd is eastern project limit). Construction on 11th Street began February 28, 2022, which included a full closure of 11th St itself that will run through mid-November, 2022. Michigan City residents can expect north/south street closures that progress westward as construction advances, with signage indicating which streets will be closed and when. The site of the future 11th Street Station and Transit Oriented Development is the block bounded by 10th, 11th, Franklin and Pine Streets. That block is currently fenced and portions of the sidewalk are closed to allow for continuing work. For full details on the future road conditions after construction, click here. Installation of the overhead catenary poles is in progress in the Right of Way south of 10th St. The intersections at 11th and Franklin were converted from a stoplight to a stop sign configuration during construction. Construction on 10th Street will occur to the south of the existing roadway, where the two new tracks will be installed. At the completion of the work, the current tracks down 10th Street will be removed and the roadway repaired. On June 6th the intersection of Washington Street and 11th Street was closed and will remain closed for 30 days for construction of the new north track through the intersection. Franklin Street and Wabash Street will remain open during the Washington Street closure to provide north-south access across 11th Street. After completion of the Washington Street closure, Wabash Street will be closed at 11th Street to construct the new north track through this intersection. Wabash is expected to close for approximately 30 days sometime the week of July 11th. Road closure information will be updated as work progresses. NICTD has provided the City of Michigan City with an emergency response contact list. Emergencies should be reported using 911. For more information: Website - www.doubletrack-nwi.com General Project Hotline - 1.219.850.4457 General Project Email – doubletracknwi@nictd.com |
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https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/laporte...d55ad1ce81.html
QUOTE The City Council approved $1 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds to help create a quiet zone along the South Shore Line route through the city. Engineers will still sound their horns if they see anything dangerous, Councilwoman Tracie Tillman, D-5th, said. Resident Tommy Kulavik, a frequent South Shore rider, warned against creating the quiet zone. “I think with quiet zones we’re going to see an increase in accidents,” he said. With City Council action to create a quiet zone, and Federal Railroad Administration approval, improvements will be made at grade crossings to deter vehicles from crossing the tracks when a train is coming. Those can include a raised median between lanes and crossarms that extend all the way across the road. Closing a crossing is an option, too. “We can only go so far as far as the guardrail can be,” Tillman said. Each crossing is evaluated separately to determine the best way to handle vehicle traffic. Resident Rodney McCormick advised against closing crossings. “As public servants, shouldn’t you listen to the public?” he asked. “These people vote for you.” “This is not closing down Holliday Street,” Councilman Bryant Dabney, D-1st, said. “The crossings are going to be safe so they can be quiet zones.” “You cannot take your car and jump over the median to get around the rail,” he added. The Double Track NWI project includes improvements at grade crossings to qualify for a quiet zone on the western side of the city. The council’s recent 6-0 vote means the remaining crossings, outside the project’s boundaries, will also be improved. In other action, Council Vice President Don Przybylinski, D-at large, blasted Mayor Duane Parry for not attending the council’s latest meeting to provide an update on the status of street and sidewalk repairs. “At least show the council some respect to come and discuss the item” as Przybylinski requested, he said. Other cities have already begun that work, Przybylinski observed. “To me, the city’s behind the 8-ball in this whole thing.” |
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MICHIGAN CITY – 10TH AND 11TH STREET AREA
Track construction is underway at the east end of the Double Track project in Michigan City (Michigan Blvd is eastern project limit). Construction on 11th Street began February 28, 2022, which included a full closure of 11th St itself that will run through mid-November 2022. Michigan City residents can expect north/south street closures that progress westward as construction advances, with signage indicating which streets will be closed and when. The site of the future 11th Street Station and Transit Oriented Development is the block bounded by 10th, 11th, Franklin, and Pine Streets. That block is currently fenced and portions of the sidewalk are closed to allow for continuing work. For full details on the future road conditions after construction, click here. Installation of the overhead catenary poles is in progress in the Right of Way south of 10th St. The intersections at 11th and Franklin were converted from a stoplight to a stop sign configuration during construction. Construction on 10th Street will occur to the south of the existing roadway, where the two new tracks will be installed. At the completion of the work, the current tracks down 10th Street will be removed and the roadway repaired. Willard Ave is closed from July 20 through September 22 to construct the new north track through this intersection. Tennessee Street is scheduled to re-open on September 12. Wabash Street closed on August 4 to construct the new north track through the intersection and is expected to re-open around September 27. Franklin Street and Washington Street remain open during the Wabash Street closure to provide north-south access across 11th Street. Road closure information will be updated as work progresses. NICTD has provided the City of Michigan City with an emergency response contact list. Emergencies should be reported using 911. For more information: Website - www.doubletrack-nwi.com General Project Hotline - 1.219.850.4457 General Project Email – doubletracknwi@nictd.com |
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Changes coming around the 26th to the 11th street corridor.
QUOTE MICHIGAN CITY – 10TH AND 11TH STREET AREA Track construction is underway at the east end of the Double Track project in Michigan City (Michigan Blvd is eastern project limit). Construction on 11th Street began February 28, 2022, which included a full closure of 11th St itself that will run through mid-November 2022. Michigan City residents can expect north/south street closures that progress westward as construction advances, with signage indicating which streets will be closed and when. The site of the future 11th Street Station and Transit Oriented Development is the block bounded by 10th, 11th, Franklin and Pine Streets. That block is currently fenced and portions of the sidewalk are closed to allow for continuing work. For full details on the future road conditions after construction, click here. Installation of the overhead catenary poles is in progress in the Right of Way south of 10th St. The intersections at 11th and Franklin were converted from a stoplight to a stop sign configuration during construction. Construction on 10th Street will occur to the south of the existing roadway, where the two new tracks will be installed. At the completion of the work, the current tracks down 10th Street will be removed and the roadway repaired. Willard Ave is closed from July 20 through September 26 to construct the new north track through this intersection. Sheridan Ave at 10th Street will close on 9/26 for approximately 40 days. Lafayette Street will close on 9/26 for approximately 14 days. Wabash Street closed on August 4 to construct the new north track through the intersection and is expected to re-open around September 26. Franklin Street and Washington Street remain open during the Wabash Street closure to provide north-south access across 11th Street. Road closure information will be updated as work progresses. After Wabash Street opens, Washington Street will close for approximately 19 days. During the Washington Street closure Franklin Street and Wabash Street will remain open to provide north-south access across 11th Street. Road closure information will be updated as work progresses. NICTD has provided the City of Michigan City with an emergency response contact list. Emergencies should be reported using 911. |
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https://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/com...medium=news_tab
They expect work to be done in about a month. |
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Double track construction is on track to be done in November, and full service in place by May 2024
https://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/sou...=home-top-story |
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![]() Spends WAY too much time at CBTL ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Admin Posts: 16,425 Joined: 8-December 06 From: Michigan City, IN Member No.: 2 ![]() |
Throughout 2023 the following work is expected to be completed in Michigan City:
Completion of remaining sidewalks along 11th Street and the North/South intersections at Oak, Franklin, Washington, Wabash, and Ohio streets. Installation of a fencing system on 11th Street barrier wall and on the north side of the new Double Tracks. Installation of brick paver treatment at Franklin, Washington, Wabash streets as well as the north side of Cedar cul-de-sac. Green Street widened between Kentucky and Chicago streets. Completion of the track crossing at Chicago Street. Removal of existing track on 10th Street and repaving of the center lane along with completion of multiple curb tie-ins along 10th Street. Completion of U streets along 10th and 11th streets. Completion of multiple traffic/grade crossing warning signals and ITS components along 11th Street. Addition of topsoil, seed, and sod at parkways. NICTD has provided the City of Michigan City with an emergency response contact list. Emergencies should be reported using 911. |
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![]() Spends WAY too much time at CBTL ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Admin Posts: 16,425 Joined: 8-December 06 From: Michigan City, IN Member No.: 2 ![]() |
https://www.southbendtribune.com/story/news...rs/70157920007/
QUOTE The dream of a 90-minute train trip between South Bend and Chicago is inching toward reality with construction of the double-track project between Gary and Michigan City already underway and economic development following its path. Two tracks in that busy corridor will allow commuter trains to run more frequently and without pulling over on side tracks to make way for other trains, cutting travel times between Michigan City and Millenium Station in downtown Chicago by about 30 minutes and even more on express trains. That speedier service is expected to get underway in May 2024. |
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QUOTE MICHIGAN CITY – 10TH AND 11TH STREET AREA Track construction is underway at the east end of the Double Track project in Michigan City (Michigan Blvd is eastern project limit). Construction on 11th Street began February 28, 2022, which included a full closure of 11th St. Michigan City residents can expect north/south street closures that progress westward as construction advances, with signage indicating which streets will be closed and when. The site of the future 11th Street Station and Transit Oriented Development is the block bounded by 10th, 11th, Franklin and Pine Streets. Portions of the sidewalk are closed to allow for continuing work. Franklin Street is scheduled to re-open May 15. During this closure, Wabash and Washington streets will remain open. Washington Street is scheduled to close May 15 through June 9. During this closure, Franklin and Wabash streets will remain open. Wabash Street is scheduled to close June 9 through July 7. During this closure, Franklin and Washington streets will remain open. Green Street and Chicago Street at the intersection of Green Street closed April 3 and is scheduled to re-open May 15, but will remain open for local traffic during the closure. Tennessee Street closed permanently on 10/29/22. At completion of construction 11th Street will open to one-way traffic (Eastbound only). Sidewalks and new Cul-de-sacs will remain closed until weather allows for work to be completed. Effective Nov. 15, 2022, call-ahead bus service is in effect: Passengers requiring transport to/from Michigan City 11th St. Station (bus stop temporarily relocated to 920 Franklin St.) are required to call ahead and schedule bus service. Please click here for call-ahead details. For full details on the future road conditions after construction, click here. Installation of the overhead catenary poles is in progress in the Right of Way south of 10th St. The intersections at 11th and Franklin were converted from a stoplight to a stop sign configuration during construction. Construction on 10th Street will occur to the south of the existing roadway, where the two new tracks will be installed. At the completion of the work, the current tracks down 10th Street will be removed and the roadway repaired. Throughout 2023 the following work is expected to be completed in Michigan City: Completion of remaining sidewalks along 11th Street and the North/South intersections at Oak, Franklin, Washington, Wabash, and Ohio streets. Installation of a fencing system on 11th Street barrier wall and on the north side of the new Double Tracks. Installation of brick paver treatment at Franklin, Washington, Wabash streets as well as the north side of Cedar cul-de-sac. Green Street widened between Kentucky and Chicago streets. Completion of the track crossing at Chicago Street. Removal of existing track on 10th Street and repaving of the center lane along with completion of multiple curb tie-ins along 10th Street. Completion of U streets along 10th and 11th streets. Completion of multiple traffic/grade crossing warning signals and ITS components along 11th Street. Addition of topsoil, seed, and sod at parkways. NICTD has provided the City of Michigan City with an emergency response contact list. Emergencies should be reported using 911. |
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Walsh Construction has provided the City of Michigan City with the following update regarding road closure information related to NICTD’s Double Track Northwest Indiana Project:
Sheridan/10th – TBD – will be a 5-day closure 10th and Huron at Amtrak crossing – 7/31/23 open 8/11/23 Chicago Street- 6/12/23 Open Day Ohio/11th – close 6/12/23 open 6/23/23 Wabash/11th – close 7/5/23 open 7/28/23 Washington/11th – close 6/8/23 open 6/27/23 Franklin/11th – closed 3/20/23 open 6/8/23 (work at 10th and Franklin will happen simultaneously) Michigan Blvd/11th – TBD Michigan Blvd/Vail St – TBD Michigan Blvd/School St – TBD Michigan Blvd/Carroll Ave – TBD 10th Street Huron to Sheridan – close 7/31/23 open 8/11/23 Green Street Kentucky to Chicago – closed 4/3/23 open 6/12/23 |
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MICHIGAN CITY – 10TH AND 11TH STREET AREA
Track construction is underway at the east end of the Double Track project in Michigan City (Michigan Blvd is eastern project limit). Construction on 11th Street began February 28, 2022, which included a full closure of 11th St. Michigan City residents can expect north/south street closures that progress westward as construction advances, with signage indicating which streets will be closed and when. The site of the future 11th Street Station and Transit Oriented Development is the block bounded by 10th, 11th, Franklin and Pine Streets. Portions of the sidewalk are closed to allow for continuing work. Ohio Street is scheduled to close 6/21 until approximately 6/23. Washington Street is closed through approximately 6/30. During this closure, Franklin and Wabash streets will remain open. Wabash Street is scheduled to close 7/5 through approximately 7/28. During this closure, Franklin and Washington streets will remain open. At completion of construction, 11th Street will open to one-way traffic (Eastbound only). Sidewalks and new cul-de-sacs will remain closed until weather allows for work to be completed. Effective Nov. 15, 2022, call-ahead bus service is in effect: Passengers requiring transport to/from Michigan City 11th St. Station (bus stop temporarily relocated to 920 Franklin St.) are required to call ahead and schedule bus service. Please click here for call-ahead details. For full details on the future road conditions after construction, click here. Throughout 2023 the following work is expected to be completed in Michigan City: Completion of remaining sidewalks along 11th Street and the North/South intersections at Oak, Franklin, Washington, Wabash, and Ohio streets. Installation of a fencing system on 11th Street barrier wall and on the north side of the new Double Tracks. Installation of brick paver treatment at Franklin, Washington, Wabash streets as well as the north side of Cedar cul-de-sac. Green Street widened between Kentucky and Chicago streets. Completion of the track crossing at Chicago Street. Removal of existing track on 10th Street and repaving of the center lane along with completion of multiple curb tie-ins along 10th Street. Completion of U streets along 10th and 11th streets. Completion of multiple traffic/grade crossing warning signals and ITS components along 11th Street. Addition of topsoil, seed, and sod at parkways. NICTD has provided the City of Michigan City with an emergency response contact list. Emergencies should be reported using 911. For more information: Website - www.doubletrack-nwi.com General Project Hotline - 1.219.850.4457 General Project Email – doubletracknwi@nictd.com |
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TOWN OF PINES AREA??
NICTD owns the property just west of County Line Road north of US 12 in the Town of Pines. NICTD’s Construction Management firm, WSP, has a construction office (trailer) at this location. Walsh/Herzog Joint Venture, the Double Track Project’s main contractor, also has various trailers onsite. The lot has been fenced by Walsh/Herzog Joint Venture.??There are many vehicles coming and going from this property. Residents can expect equipment moving and vehicles entering and leaving Route 12 and side roads throughout the area. MICHIGAN CITY – 10TH AND 11TH STREET AREA Track construction is underway at the east end of the Double Track project in Michigan City (Michigan Blvd is eastern project limit). Construction on 11th Street began February 28, 2022, which included a full closure of 11th St. Michigan City residents can expect north/south street closures that progress westward as construction advances, with signage indicating which streets will be closed and when. The site of the future 11th Street Station and Transit Oriented Development is the block bounded by 10th, 11th, Franklin and Pine Streets. Portions of the sidewalk are closed to allow for continuing work. Ohio Street is scheduled to close 7/10 until approximately 7/17 Washington Street is closed through approximately 7/11. During this closure, Franklin and Wabash streets will remain open. Wabash Street is scheduled to close 7/11 through approximately 7/28. During this closure, Franklin and Washington streets will remain open. Beginning in August 2023, Flaherty & Collins, the developer of the 11th Street Station/Garage building, will begin construction. Work is expected to end in August 2024. The site is bounded by 10th, 11th, Franklin and Pine Streets. At completion of construction, 11th Street will open to one-way traffic (Eastbound only). Sidewalks and new cul-de-sacs will remain closed until weather allows for work to be completed. Effective Nov. 15, 2022, call-ahead bus service is in effect: Passengers requiring transport to/from Michigan City 11th St. Station (bus stop temporarily relocated to 920 Franklin St.) are required to call ahead and schedule bus service. Please click here for call-ahead details. For full details on the future road conditions after construction, click here. Throughout 2023 the following work is expected to be completed in Michigan City: Completion of remaining sidewalks along 11th Street and the North/South intersections at Oak, Franklin, Washington, Wabash, and Ohio streets. Installation of a fencing system on 11th Street barrier wall and on the north side of the new Double Tracks. Installation of brick paver treatment at Franklin, Washington, Wabash streets as well as the north side of Cedar cul-de-sac. Green Street widened between Kentucky and Chicago streets. Completion of the track crossing at Chicago Street. Removal of existing track on 10th Street and repaving of the center lane along with completion of multiple curb tie-ins along 10th Street. Completion of U streets along 10th and 11th streets. Completion of multiple traffic/grade crossing warning signals and ITS components along 11th Street. Addition of topsoil, seed, and sod at parkways. NICTD has provided the City of Michigan City with an emergency response contact list. Emergencies should be reported using 911. |
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QUOTE TOWN OF PINES AREA?? NICTD owns the property just west of County Line Road north of US 12 in the Town of Pines. NICTD’s Construction Management firm, WSP, has a construction office (trailer) at this location. Walsh/Herzog Joint Venture, the Double Track Project’s main contractor, also has various trailers onsite. The lot has been fenced by Walsh/Herzog Joint Venture.??There are many vehicles coming and going from this property. Residents can expect equipment moving and vehicles entering and leaving Route 12 and side roads throughout the area. MICHIGAN CITY – 10TH AND 11TH STREET AREA Track construction is underway at the east end of the Double Track project in Michigan City (Michigan Blvd is eastern project limit). Construction on 11th Street began in February 2022, and included a full closure of 11th St. Michigan City residents can expect north/south street closures that progress westward as construction advances, with signage indicating which streets will be closed and when. Portions of the sidewalk are closed to allow for continuing work. Ohio Street is pending closure dates. Washington Street is closed through approximately 7/19. During this closure, Franklin and Wabash streets will remain open. Wabash Street is scheduled to close 7/19 through approximately 8/11. During this closure, Franklin and Washington streets will remain open. Beginning in August 2023, Flaherty & Collins, the developer of the 11th Street Station/Garage building, will begin construction. Work is expected to end in August 2024 and end in August 2025. The site is bounded by 10th, 11th, Franklin and Pine Streets. At completion of construction, 11th Street will open to one-way traffic (Eastbound only). Sidewalks and new cul-de-sacs will remain closed until weather allows for work to be completed. Effective Nov. 15, 2022, call-ahead bus service is in effect: Passengers requiring transport to/from Michigan City 11th St. Station (bus stop temporarily relocated to 920 Franklin St.) are required to call ahead and schedule bus service. Please click here for call-ahead details. For full details on the future road conditions after construction, click here. Throughout 2023 the following work is expected to be completed in Michigan City: Completion of remaining sidewalks along 11th Street and the North/South intersections at Oak, Franklin, Washington, Wabash, and Ohio streets. Installation of a fencing system on 11th Street barrier wall and on the north side of the new Double Tracks. Installation of brick paver treatment at Franklin, Washington, Wabash streets as well as the north side of Cedar cul-de-sac. Green Street widened between Kentucky and Chicago streets. Completion of the track crossing at Chicago Street. Removal of existing track on 10th Street and repaving of the center lane along with completion of multiple curb tie-ins along 10th Street. Completion of U streets along 10th and 11th streets. Completion of multiple traffic/grade crossing warning signals and ITS components along 11th Street. Addition of topsoil, seed, and sod at parkways. NICTD has provided the City of Michigan City with an emergency response contact list. Emergencies should be reported using 911. |
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