Van Buren Parking Deck Lighting Upgrades to Begin Week of Nov. 11

Beginning the week of Nov. 11, the City of Naperville will begin lighting upgrades at the Van Buren parking deck, located at 43 W. Van Buren Ave., as part of the downtown parking deck maintenance program. Pending weather and unforeseen circumstances, all work should be complete, and all parking spaces reopened by the end of December.

City contractor Rag’s Electric will replace the ceiling, stair and vestibule lighting fixtures with LED fixtures throughout the Van Buren Parking Deck. The emergency call boxes will also be upgraded throughout the facility. The new LED lights will use significantly less energy than the current lighting fixtures and will provide bright, uniform light, making it easier to see throughout the facility. Work is expected to last approximately six weeks and, when complete, will make the parking structure brighter and safer.

Crews will work on one level of the deck at a time. Due to the nature of the work, temporary parking restrictions will be in place where work is directly taking place. Parking spaces will reopen once work is complete as work progresses. Traffic devices will be in place to direct motorists through the areas closed for work.

Crews will work Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Unless otherwise noted, staff will work with the contractor to maximize weekend parking availability. Visitors should follow all posted detour and closure signs and use caution while accessing the parking deck. As a reminder, overnight parking is prohibited in the Van Buren parking deck on Sundays. More information about downtown parking facilities is available at www.naperville.il.us/downtownparking.

For information and updates on this project, visit www.naperville.il.us/vanburendeck. For more information on the City of Naperville, visit www.naperville.il.us. To sign up for the City’s notification system Naper Notify and receive important information via a phone call, text message, email or smart phone app, including traffic alerts, visit www.napernotify.com.

About Naperville: Located 28 miles west of Chicago, Naperville, Ill., is home to approximately 150,000 people. This vibrant, thriving city consistently ranks as a top community in the nation in which to live, raise children and retire. The city is home to acclaimed public and parochial schools, the best public library system in the country, an array of healthcare options and an exceptionally low crime rate. Naperville has ready access to a variety of public transportation, housing and employment options. The city’s diversified employer base features high technology firms, retailers and factories, as well as small and home-based businesses. Residents also enjoy world-class parks, diverse worship options, the opportunity to serve on several City boards and commissions, a thriving downtown shopping and dining area, a renowned outdoor history museum known as Naper Settlement and an active civic community. For more information, please visit our website at www.naperville.il.us.