Shoreline Improvements Project
Following record-high lake levels in recent years, Northwestern is making improvements along the southeast edge of campus to protect the shoreline from erosion.
The pedestrian bridge on the southern edge of the cooling pond is currently closed as crews install a new bridge that will be capable of accommodating emergency vehicles, improving emergency response capabilities along the lakefill. The new bridge will open in January 2025.
This fall, crews will begin work to extend the pier on the south edge of campus to better protect Northwestern’s Sailing Center and beach. The Sailing Center beach will be closed from September through June 2025.
Parts of the pedestrian path along the southeastern edge of campus will be closed until work is completed in June 2025. During construction, pedestrians are advised to follow the footpath that runs west of the Segal Visitor’s Center and the Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts. The University will post signage to reroute pedestrian traffic along the lakefront path and bridge for periodic closures during construction.
