Amazing!!!! The bridge is going to be built east of Highland Park!!!! Wouldn't that put it in Lake Michigan? It will be a great place to get photos of those Surfliners in the rendering!!!! I hope the engineering of the new span is being done more carefully than the Press Release material!!!! Charlie Vlk
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The bridge is going to be replaced. Here’s a web site that can explain the details better than I can. http://www.oakstreetbridgeproject.com
Thank you kindly,
Michael Matalis Downers Grove IL
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Michael,
Not being a Tribune subscriber out here in the Sticks, what are they planning to do? Will they replace it or are they abandoning that roadway across the tracks? Last time I used that bridge, the traffic was fairly heavy and consistent. Obviously, a two lane bridge would make more sense. However, the approaches, particularly on the south side are rather steep and difficult. If they close it, access to the adjacent Hinsdale Hospital will be more difficult. I would think for residents on the southeast side of town would be concerned about that access. There isn't another unrestricted crossing for quite a distance in either direction; Route 83 to the west and Ogden Ave. east of La Grange to the east. Of course there is the 294 Tollway, but access to that is very limited and would require considerably more travel time. Hopefully, if they replace it, they provide a sidewalk from which photos can be taken. Over the years, there have been some great shots from that location.
Bill Barber Gravois Mills, MO Fri Aug 21, 2015 7:43 am (PDT) . Posted by:
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