Downtown Concord Reopens Following Streetscape Project

The heart of Chicago's Lincoln Square, specifically the 4700 block of North Lincoln Avenue, is expected to reopen to car traffic next week following the completion of emergency repairs to a decades-old electrical vault by ComEd. The area had been temporarily closed to vehicles as part of ongoing construction to upgrade the Western Avenue Brown Line station, a public plaza, and a parking lot. The emergency repairs paused all other construction, leading to a delay in the reopening. City officials anticipate that with repairs complete, construction crews will resume their work and reopen the block late next week. Additionally, another road closure on West Leland Avenue is planned but has been postponed due to the recent emergency work. The temporary car-free zone has sparked discussions among residents and business owners about the potential benefits and challenges of a pedestrian-only commercial corridor.