48th Ward Blog
Welcome to the 48th ward blog! Use the Blog Categories menu below to select categories of interest.
For events in the 48th ward, please see our Events Calendar.
Bryn Mawr / Sheridan Water Main Construction
DWM will replace water main pipes that are 120+ years old.
Senn Park Nature Play Space Ribbon Cutting
This 2024 PB winner is officially open!
CONSTRUCTION: 2026 Outlook
Review construction planned for 2026 in the 48th Ward.
Sheridan Resurfacing Meeting Recap
CDOT is resurfacing Sheridan between Montrose and Foster
Vision Zero: Eliminating Traffic Fatalities in the 48th Ward
The 48th Ward was one of 15 with zero traffic fatalities in 2025.
Under ‘L’ Activation: New Community Spaces for Edgewater and Uptown
Construction on Under ‘L’ community spaces is expected to begin this Summer.
Ridge Closures & Detours - Local Traffic
Latest Updates on Ridge Closures and Detours
CONSTRUCTION: July 2025 Outlook
Construction projects scheduled for July 2025
CONSTRUCTION: JUNE 2025 OUTLOOK
upcomding street/alley resurfacing, bumpouts, sidewalks reconstruction, etc
CONSTRUCTION: Granville Closure & Detour
Commuters can expect closures through September.
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