Construction Updates: December 11, 2024

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Please be advised of the following upcoming and ongoing construction in the ward:


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811: Call Before You Dig

There is a complex network of pipes, service lines and wires carrying power, phone, cable, natural gas, water, sewer and other essential services under your yard. Damage to these items can lead to hefty fines and/or a catastrophic event in your neighborhood. Remember to call 811 before you dig! Learn more here


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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:


BRYN MAWR EXTENDED WESTBOUND LANE CLOSURE
Street/sewer reconstruction and station utility connection work is ongoing on the west side of Bryn Mawr between Broadway and Winthrop. Westbound lane closures on this stretch of Bryn Mawr may continue through Saturday, December 14. Read a full list of impacts here.


Extended Street Closures
Argyle at the CTA Tracks

  • Thursday, December 5, 2024 - Saturday, January 18, 2025            

  • Work Activity: Argyle Station Utility Connections & Platform Steel Installation

Overnight Work
Bryn Mawr Station Platform

  • Monday, December 2, 2024 - Monday, January 27, 2025

  • Work Acitvity: Platform construction 

  • Impacts include overnight noise

Berwyn Station Platform 

  • Tuesday, December 10, 2024 - Monday, February 17, 2025

  • Work Activity: Platform Construction

CTA Track between Hollywood and Leland

  • Thursday, December 5, 2024 - Saturday, March 29, 2025

  • Work Activity: Winter Heating for Station Construction & Trackwork

Extended Alley Closures
Alley west of 4900 - 4954 N Winthrop

  • NEW DATES: Monday, December 2 - Monday, December 23

  • Work Activity: Alley Reconstruction

Alley east of 5719-5741 N Broadway

  • Monday, December 2 - Monday, December 23                

  • Work Activity: Curb Installation


Please note that additional sidewalks, alleys, and streets 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.

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