News from the 48th Ward: Bryn Mawr Construction Update View this email in your browser June 18, 2014 Dear Neighbor,



The Bryn Mawr Water Main project has begun. This is a large-scale project that will impact traffic flow throughout our community, so please plan accordingly. Access to all sidewalks and the CTA red line station entrance will remain open.



Join me in supporting businesses located on and around Bryn Mawr during the project. Listed below are details for "Bryn Mawr: Open for Business," a special event taking place next Thursday, June 26 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm.



Construction project details are as follows: Workers will be out from 7am - 4pm weekdays only.

Signs with verbal detours have been put up on Lake Shore Drive, Bryn Mawr, Sheridan, Clark and Ridge. There will be a Type III barricade placed from 7am-4pm every day starting tomorrow.

On Wednesday, June 18, there will be saw cutting and soil testing from Kenmore to Broadway and on Thursday, June 19, the installation begins.

Phase 1, which is Kenmore to Winthrop, is predicted to take 2-3 weeks and the installation will continue on with Phase 2: Winthrop to Broadway and Phase 3: Broadway to Glenwood.

There will be no west-bound traffic. East-bound traffic will continue on as normal.

Parking on the south side of Bryn Mawr will be restricted and parking on the north side will be intermittently restricted.

Alley access to Bryn Mawr will be closed, so it is suggested to go south to Catalpa and north to Hollywood when in the alley. Please co-ordinate any necessary deliveries that use the alley with the 7am-4pm work hours.

After 4pm, parking on the north side of Bryn Mawr will open and westbound traffic will resume. However, parking on the south side curb line of Bryn Mawr is closed for equipment storage and staging.

Important note for businesses: there will be a 48-hour notice regarding the water shut-offs. Throughout the project, my office will send email updates to a targeted list of residents and businesses who live/work near Bryn Mawr. If you would like to be included on that list, please email 48th ward intern Monica Hamada at mmh48thward@gmail.com.



We plan to work with you, Joel Kennedy Construction and the Chicago Department of Water Management to ensure that the project gets completed as quickly and efficiently as possible. Please feel free to contact Dan Luna, chief of staff, at Dan@48thward.org or 773-784-5277 with any questions or concerns.



Bryn Mawr â€œOpen for Businessâ€: Thursday, June 26th 5:00pm to 9:00pm

Please join 48th Ward Alderman Osterman and the Edgewater Development Corporation for an evening of entertainment, open houses, deals and discounts that help to support local businesses on Bryn Mawr during water main construction. Stop by to see theater performances, stay to shop the sixteen retailers and restaurants that are offering great specials. Thinking about opening, expanding or relocating your business? Visit the commercial brokers open house to see what is available and talk to an agent.



Evening activities include: 5:00- 7:00 pm Commercial Brokers Open House: Thinking about expanding or relocating? Visit these spaces during the open house: 1046-48 West Bryn Mawr Ave. 1050 West Bryn Mawr Ave 1052 West Bryn Mawr Ave.

5:00 â€“ 8:00 pm David Rothstein Music

Theatre Performances 7:30 pm - Look Back in Anger at Redtwist Theatre (1044 W. Bryn Mawr) 8:00 pm - Eat Your Heart Out at Rivendell Theatre (5779 N. Ridge)

Local Specials during Bryn Mawr "Open for Business": Francescaâ€™s Bryn Mawr - Â½ price on bottles of wine

Lens Crafters -40% eyeglasses and prescription sunglasses

That Little Mexican CafÃ© â€“ complimentary Mexican tapas with viewing of World Cup

Degenerate Art Gallery- 15% off all art work; Saturday, June 28th Celebrate their 1st year in business

Subway- free 6â€ sub with the purchase of 6â€ sub and any drink. (not combined with other offers/promotions; excluding premium or supreme subs)

Bryn Mawr Jewlery Company â€“ 20% off in stock items excluding loose diamonds

Benâ€™s Noodles and Rice â€“ Free appetizer, choose one..egg rolls, pot stickers, or crab rangoon with meal order

Accu-tronix â€“ 10% discount on all phone accessories; 5% discount on all in stock phones

African Safari Imports-All Authentic African Masks and Artifacts 20% off

Lovely â€“ buy an expresso, coffee or tea and get a free pastry

A Better Tan â€“ 3 pairs of Faux Designer Sunglasses for $20.00

Salon Echo â€“ Happy Feet-Sea Salt Pedicure $36.00

Little Vietnam â€“ Dine in free appetizer

Edgewater Fitness Center â€“ No enrollment fees

Zanzibar- Free 12 oz ice team with every sandwich order

Apart Pizza- 10" Signature pizza plus a drink for $10 (no tax) and 10" Classic pizza plus a drink for $6.75 Thank you for your patience during this project.



Sincerely,

Harry Osterman

Alderman, 48th Ward