48th Ward Blog
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CONSTRUCTION: JUNE 2025 OUTLOOK
upcomding street/alley resurfacing, bumpouts, sidewalks reconstruction, etc
CONSTRUCTION: Granville Closure & Detour
Commuters can expect closures through September.
Ridge Closure and Detour Route - Summer 2025
Commuters can expect Ridge closures through August
2025 Spring Construction
construction projects scheduled for spring 2025
2025 Street & Alley Resurfacing
View a map of 2025 scheduled resurfacing projects.
Construction Updates: March 6, 2025
DWM sewer main replacement, RPM road closures
Construction Updates: February 20, 2025
DWM sewer main replacement, RPM road closures
Construction Updates: February 11, 2025
Lighting installation, DWM sewer main replacement, RPM road closures
Construction Updates: February 5, 2025
Lighting installation, DWM sewer main replacement, RPM road closures
Ridge/Hollywood Sewer Main Replacement Project
Read about this $8 million investment in 48th ward infrastructure
Construction Updates: January 29, 2025
DWM sewer main replacement, RPM Road Closures
Construction Updates: December 18, 2024
Bryn Mawr street reconstruction completed, Argyle closure, other RPM construction
Construction Updates: December 11, 2024
811, RPM Road & Alley Closures
Construction Updates: December 4, 2024
RPM Road & Alley Closures
Gallery: RPM Construction
See a collage of RPM construction photos
Construction Updates: November 14, 2024
RPM Road & Alley Closures
Construction Updates: November 6, 2024
New mural at Edgewater Library, RPM construction
Construction Updates: October 30, 2024
new public seating, RPM closures
Construction Updates: October 23, 2024
Alley resurfacing, Bryn Mawr westbound closure, other RPM closures
Construction Updates: October 9, 2024
new bus stop benches, dog-friendly area improvements, Bryn Mawr westbound closure, other RPM closures