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Wells-Wentworth Connector Will See Completion

Chicago’s City Council has approved legislation allowing construction on the third and final phase of the Wells-Wentworth Connector project that will provide a direct link between the South Loop and Chinatown on the city’s South Side. Phase one was completed in 2017; the second phase will begin construction this summer.

“Providing better connectivity between these two areas will help create more jobs, promote continued economic growth and improve the quality of life for local residents,” said Mayor Rahm Emanuel. “These are the projects that matter to our residents and the ones the City will continue moving forward.”

When completed, the new roadway will extend Wells Street south from Roosevelt Road through Related Midwest’s recently announced The 78 project, and connect to a new section of Wentworth at 16th Street on the north side of Chinatown. The Wells-Wentworth project has been coordinated by the Chicago Department of Transportation, and the Department of Planning and Development.


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