48th Ward Blog
Welcome to the 48th ward blog! Here you will find information about ways to get involved in the community, current Development projects, Press Releases from our office, Ward Night recaps, and Construction information, among other topics. Use the Blog Categories menu below to select categories of interest.
For events in the 48th ward, please see our Events Calendar.
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
Construction Updates: October 2, 2024
Pride crosswalk, Bryn Mawr pavers, Dog-Friendly area, resurfacing projects, and RPM closures