Construction Updates: October 9, 2024

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


New Bus Stop Bench at Rosemont & Broadway

We have a new bus stop bench for neighbors waiting for the #36 bus at Rosemont and Broadway! Our office was able to secure funding for this bench from CDOT. Thank you to CDOT and the CTA for making this happen!


Bryn Mawr Dog Friendly Area: Drainage & Paving Project

Our office has secured funding from the Chicago Park District to address drainage concerns at the Bryn Mawr Dog Friendly Area. We are rebuilding the entrance and improving grading and drainage to alleviate mud and overflow onto the southern sidewalk. Further, drainage improvements will also be installed inside the dog friendly area to capture runoff. The Bryn Mawr Dog Friendly Area will be closed through late October while this work takes place.

Note: This project idea came out of the Participatory Budget process; you didn't see it on the ballot because we were able to secure funding from the Chicago Park District!


new bryn mawr station being constructed. photo taken from old bryn mawr station

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:


SPECIAL NOTICE: BRYN MAWR EXTENDED WESTBOUND LANE CLOSURE

The Department of Water Management (DWM) has begun work on the west side of Bryn Mawr between Broadway and Winthrop. When DWM's work concludes, CTA will begin street/sewer Reconstruction, and station utility connection work in the same area as part of the RPM project. 

Westbound lane closures on Bryn Mawr between Broadway and Winthrop are expected to continue through Saturday, December 14 to accommodate the DWM and CTA projects. Read a full list of impacts here.


24/7 Street Closures
Balmoral from Broadway - Winthrop

  • Monday, September 23 - Saturday, October 12

  • Work Activity: Street & Sidewalk Restoration

Overnight Closures
Lawrence at the CTA Tracks

  • Monday, October 14 - Saturday, October 19

  • Work Activity: Track Structure Segment Installation

Intermittent Daily & Nightly Street Closures
Ardmore at the CTA Tracks

  • Monday, October 7 - Saturday, October 26

    • 7am to 4pm – Daily Closures

    • 8pm to 4am – Nightly Closures

  • Work Activity: Material Delivery for Trackwork

Daily Short-Term Street Closures
Winona at the CTA Tracks

  • Monday, September 23 - Saturday, November 9

  • Work Activity: Crane Staging & Concrete Placement

  • Roughly 11 short-term daily closures expected within the above date range 

Extended Alley Closures
Alley behind 5300 – 5358 N Winthrop

  • NEW DATES: Saturday, October 12 - Saturday, October 19

  • Work Activity: Alley Reconstruction

Alley west of 5600 - 5648 N Winthrop

  • Saturday, October 5 - Saturday, October 26

  • Work Activity: Alley Reconstruction

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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