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Council weighs removing or replacing Sheridan Road pedestrian bridge at Bowen Park
Summary
Councilors and staff discussed options for the deteriorated pedestrian bridge over Sheridan Road at Bowen Park (7th Ward), including removal with an at‑grade crossing, installing a HAWK beacon or push‑button signal, or full replacement (previous 2019 study estimated replacement at about $10 million due to ADA requirements). No vote was taken; staff will consult IDOT, school and park districts and return with options.
Councilors spent most of the meeting discussing the deteriorated pedestrian bridge that crosses Sheridan Road by Bowen Park in the city’s seventh ward, weighing removal, at‑grade crossings and the possibility of a new, more durable and aesthetic replacement.
Staff opened the presentation by noting the bridge is in very poor condition and said the city will work with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), the park district, the school…
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