Detention basin to mitigate flooding in area of North Chicago: ‘It’s a huge improvement’

Detention basin to mitigate flooding in area of North Chicago: ‘It’s a huge improvement’

For decades, homes and other buildings near the intersection of 20th Street and Lewis Avenue have flooded when it rains.

North Chicago breaks ground on major stormwater drainage improvement project

Chicago Construction News staff writer Construction has begun on a major stormwater infrastructure project in North Chicago aimed at reducing flooding risks and improving drainage capacity across the community. City officials and project partners recently broke ground on the Lewis Avenue Detention Basin and Drainage Improvement Project, which will be completed in two phases and is expected to benefit nearly 1,000 structures. Phase 1 includes con…