West Side Traffic Calming Project

This project aims to increase pedestrian safety and provide physical updates that will calm the flow of traffic across the west side of campus, providing a safer environment for patients, staff and students. Several traffic calming measures occurring across several phases include:

At Wood and Fillmore there will be curb extensions. (Phase 1)
At Hermitage and Taylor there will be curb extensions and a raised crosswalk. (Phase 2)
At Taylor and Wood there will be new traffic lights and a raised intersection. (Phase 3)

Phase II

Start Date: March 16, 2026

Duration: 8 Weeks

The installation of traffic-calming measures near the hospital will begin its second phase on Monday, March 16.

In this phase, curb extensions and a raised crosswalk across Taylor Street at Hermitage Avenue will be installed. For this work, Taylor Street will be closed from Paulina Street to Wood Street. Detour signage will be posted in this area. A temporary patient drop-off zone will be established, with signage, on the east side of the hospital.

UIC shuttle buses will be rerouted and indicated in the UIC Ride app.

For more information regarding this ongoing project:

Contact

Shawn Riley

shawnr@uic.com

(312) 996-2556

Location

W Grenshaw St.

Chicago, IL

Project Team

Grenshaw Parking Partners