Metra Platform Temporarily Closing Fourth Avenue at Ellsworth

Construction on Phase 4 of the Naperville Platform Improvement Project, which includes demolition and reconstruction of the southeast portion of the platform, is scheduled to begin Oct. 20, pending weather or unforeseen construction complications.

During this final phase of the project, 4^th Avenue at Ellsworth Street will be closed to accommodate construction staging since there is limited access to the southeast portion of the platform.

To allow for this closure, 4^th Avenue will be open to local traffic only and will be temporarily converted from one-way eastbound to two-way traffic to maintain access for 4^th Avenue residents during the project. Upon project completion, 4^th Avenue will be restored to one-way eastbound traffic flow. 

Because a portion of the bicycle parking located on the south side of the train tracks will be unavailable, bicyclists will be asked to use bicycle parking located in other areas around the station. The sidewalk located on the south side of 4^th Avenue and the pedestrian tunnel under the tracks will remain open throughout Phase 4. 

All construction is weather dependent; notice of schedule changes as well as more information about the project will be posted to the website at www.naperville.il.us/metraplatform.aspx.

The Metra Platform Improvement Project involves removal and reconstruction of the north and south platforms of the Naperville Metra Station.  Construction is slated for completion by January 2012.

Commuters, residents, business owners and other stakeholders are encouraged to register on the City’s website atwww.naperville.il.us/enews.aspx to receive the Metra Platform Improvement Project e-Newsletter. While this is strictly a project, the city has been distributing information on the project through the newsletter as it becomes available.