Construction Updates: August 21, 2024
Please be advised of the following upcoming and ongoing construction in the ward:
Infrastructure Town Hall Recap
On August 14, our office hosted an Infrastructure Town Hall to share information about upcoming and ongoing construction in the ward. We've highlighted a few of the updates here in the newsletter, and compiled the rest on our blog! Check it out to read about each of the following:
Street Resurfacing & Alley Improvements
Far Northside Bike Network
Berwyn Greenway
More Pedestrian Safety Projects
Red & Purple Modernization Program (RPM)
Projects in our Parks
Make Way for People Projects
Participatory Budgeting
Special Service Areas (SSAs)
Policy Initiatives
The Berwyn Neighborhood Greenway project is Underway!
Work has begun on the Berwyn Neighborhood Greenway project which we announced during our Infrastructure Town Hall. The greenway is a 2.5 mile family-friendly bike route connecting the North Shore Channel Trail to the Lakefront Trail! Project benefits include:
Lower vehicle speeds and higher comfort for all users of the street.
Low-stress alternative to Foster Avenue where families and children can feel comfortable biking.
Better organized street with dedicated space for everyone.
Improved access to the lakefront and other community destinations, such as local businesses and the Berwyn CTA station.
New traffic signal at Ashland to help people walking and biking cross the busy intersection.
This project is one part of the Far Northside Bike Network which will be completed during 2024 and 2025. Visit our blog to find more information about this project, including a diagram of the plan for connecting Berwyn to the Lakefront Trail at the Berwyn/Sheridan intersection.
48th Ward Make Way for People Projects
Make Way for People is a Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) initiative that aims to create safe, walkable neighbors that support local business and strengthen neighbors’ sense of place by converting neighborhood streets, sidewalks, plazas and alleys into places for people to sit, eat, and play.
During our Infrastructure Town Hall, we shared updates about Make Way for People Projects in the 48th ward including Elise Malary Plaza, the Devon People Spot, and new seating along Broadway. Read about other 48th ward projects here. Read more about Make Way for People here.
Participatory Budgeting Update: Proposed Projects
For the first time ever, we're asking 48th ward neighbors to help us decide how to spend $1M of our infrastructure budget!
Earlier this year and last, we asked our neighbors to share ideas for how we should spend our menu funds. We held a series of participatory budgeting community meetings to help narrow these ideas down. See a list of the proposed projects below:
T-Intersection Safety
Lakefront Bench Upgrades
Sheridan Road Crosswalks
Raised Intersections
Mural
Senn Playground Nature Play Space
And more!
Keep up to date with our newsletter and social media accounts in the coming weeks as we share information about voting and start planning for PB 2025!
Construction crew working on green alley construction at Wayne/Glenwood/Hollywood/Bryn Mawr earlier this year.Alley Resurfacing
Construction is expected to begin this week on the following alleys:
Broadway/Thorndale/Winthrop/Ardmore
Ardmore/Clark/Victoria/Ridge
We will continue to share progress and timeline updates as we receive them. Contact development@the48thward.org with any questions.g.
Hollywood Resurfacing
Resurfacing resumed this week on Hollywood. CDOT is currently working on the stretch of Hollywood between Winthrop and Sheridan. This construction is part of CDOT's Arterial Street Resurfacing - North Area Project and will include ADA sidewalk improvements, curb and gutter removal/replacement, pavement patching, milling, and striping.
During construction, temporary “No Parking” signs will be periodically installed as required for each activity listed above. These temporary signs will restrict parking during working hours, while adhering to rush hour restrictions, for the completion of the work. All work on this corridor is scheduled to be completed October 25, 2024.
RPM Extended Road and Alley Closures
The following roads and alleys in the ward will be closed due to the Red and Purple Modernization (RPM) project:
Single Day Closures
Argyle at the CTA Tracks
Tuesday, August 27, 2024 (Backup: August 28)
Work Activity: Track Structure Segment Installation
24/7 Street Closures
Ardmore from Broadway - Winthrop
NEW DATES: Friday, August 23 - Saturday, September 7
Work Activity: Street, Sidewalk Restoration & Screen Wall Installation
Catalpa from Broadway - Winthrop
Thursday, August 22 - Saturday, September 28
Work Activity: Street & Sidewalk Restoration
Alley Closuress
Alley behind 5700 - 5758 N Winthrop
NEW DATES: Friday, August 9 - Saturday, August 31
Work Activity: Alley Reconstruction
Alternative parking at 5826 N Broadway and 5840 N Broadway.
Please note that sidewalks and additional alleys in the ward may be affected by partial closures. Visit the RPM site to subscribe for all updates in your area.
If you have any questions regarding a project not posted, please reach out to development@the48thward.org. Likewise, if you would like to know about any upcoming project in the ward, visit ChiStreetWork.
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Be sure to review last week's construction update as some projects may be ongoing.