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Pratt Avenue Pedestrian Bridge
Background
The proposed Pratt Avenue pedestrian bridge spans over the North Shore Channel along Pratt Avenue from McCormick Boulevard to Kedzie Avenue. The multi-use bridge will provide east-west access for pedestrians and cyclists and connect to the Pratt Avenue bicycle lanes project. Currently, the only east-west connections over the North Shore Channel are at Howard Street and Lawrence Avenue, which is a 4 mile gap.
Funding Sources
Phase I Design = $70,000 in Invest in Cook funds
Phase II Design = $100,000 in ARPA funds
Construction = $3,000,000 in ITEP funds
Key Dates
March 2021 - Staff was directed to apply for Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways' (CCDOTH) Invest in Cook grant to fund the Phase I engineering.
July 2021 - The Village received the grant in the amount of $70,000 with a 50% local match.
April 2022 - The Village released a Request for Qualifications for engineering services. Four proposals were received. The Phase I design was awarded to CivilTech Engineering.
December 2023 - The Village applied for the Illinois Department of Transportation's Surface Transportation Funding (STP) through the North Shore Council of Mayors. The North Shore Council of Mayors has completed its review of the applications and has placed the Pratt Avenue Pedestrian Bridge on the contingency list.
July 2024 - The Village received $100,000 in CCDOTH American Rescue Plan Act funds for the Phase II engineering.
September 2024 - The Village applied for IDOT's Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) funding.
May 2025 - The Village received ITEP funding in the amount of $3,000,000 for the construction of the Pratt Avenue Pedestrian Bridge.
December 11, 2025 - Pratt Avenue Pedestrian Bridge Open House. The Village held an open house meeting at JCFS at 6639 N. Kedzie Ave, Chicago. The presentation information can be found here.