Background Information

34th Street is an east-west major collector roadway that connects Harlem Avenue (a principal arterial roadway) and Ridgeland Avenue (a major collector roadway). This route is heavily traveled each day by 4,050 vehicles. Interconnectivity with mass transit is distributed amongst the six PACE routes, located on Harlem Avenue, Oak Park Avenue and Ridgeland Avenue. 34th Street is currently a designated bicycle route as well as a designated school travel route.  The City's Depot District is also one block north of 34th Street and houses numerous residences, businesses, MacNeal hospital and three Metra/BNSF train stations.

Project Site Location - 34th Street from Harlem Avenue to Ridgeland Avenue

City of Berwyn - Project Site Area

Overview of Improvements

​The main purpose of this project is to rehabilitate the roadway, sidewalk and curb and gutter. The addition of pedestrian enhancements, traffic safety measures, permeable pavers and rain gardens will help make this street a more walkable and environmentally-friendly area. Curb cut-outs at intersections will also make it easier to cross the street and decorative landscaping and planters will enhance the street features. Below the surface, existing drainage plans will be evaluated for potential drainage issues. Appropriate outlet treatments and stormwater best management practices will be incorporated as part of the project.

34th Street has experienced flooding issues that have impacted residential and commercial properties.

Existing Site Conditions

Funding

​The project is being funded through a variety of avenues. The Surface Transportation Program, Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act Fund, Congressional Grant Request through Congressman Garcia, grant from the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago and local matching funds have all contributed to various phases of this project.