Pending weather and unforeseen circumstances, Water Street is anticipated to close starting Friday, April 10 as construction begins on the Water Street District located near downtown Naperville.
Construction on the development, located in the area bounded by the DuPage River to the north, Webster Street to the west, Main Street to the east and the alley to the south, is beginning this spring and will last until approximately fall 2016.
During construction, Water Street and its sidewalks will be closed to all vehicle and pedestrian traffic. The alley between Water Street and Aurora Avenue will also close to vehicle and pedestrian traffic for a portion of time during construction. As part of the development, both Water Street and the alley will be reconstructed. Due to the alley closure, a temporary parking lot for the businesses fronting Aurora Avenue between Webster and Main streets will be located near the corner of Webster Street and Aurora Avenue.
Webster Street and the Webster Street entrance to the Municipal Center parking deck will remain open to motor vehicles and pedestrians; however, temporary street closures or lane reductions may be needed for short intervals due to construction. Access to the Naperville Township parking lot will be maintained.
The City does not anticipate major interruptions to Main Street or Aurora Avenue. The portion of the Riverwalk from just west of the covered bridge at Webster Street east to the stairway past the Main Street Bridge adjoining the development will be closed to pedestrians throughout the duration of the project.
Once complete, the Water Street District will include restaurant, retail and office spaces; a banquet facility; and a hotel. Adjacent to the hotel will be a more than 500-space parking garage owned by the City. One hundred and twenty of the spaces will be set aside for hotel use, with the remainder available to the public. Construction includes improvements to the portion of the Riverwalk adjoining the development.
For more information, visit www.naperville.il.us/waterstreetdistrict.aspx.
