Construction Updates: September 11, 2024
Please be advised of the following upcoming and ongoing construction in the ward:
Photo Credit: Ken Campbell
Reminder: DuSable Lake Shore Drive Resurfacing - Phase II
Resurfacing on DLSD between Hollywood and Lawrence resumed on Tuesday, September 3 as part of Phase II of the CDOT Arterial Resurfacing - North Area Project. During Phase II, CDOT will be paving and installing permanent paving markings. All work is scheduled to be completed by the end of October, 2024. See a list of Phase II impacts and learn about the work that was completed during Phase I here.
Winthrop & Kenmore Bike Lane Enhancements
During our August 14 Infrastructure Town Hall, we announced that improvements would be coming to bike lanes along Winthrop and Kenmore including pavement markings and new signage to help guide cylcists toward the Lakefront Trail. We're happy to report that work is underway! See progress photos above, and visit our blog for more information about current infrastructure projects.
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:
Extended Parking Lane Closure & Traffic Shifts
Foster Avenue from Broadway - Winthrop Avenue
Sunday, August 25 - Saturday, September 28
Work Activity: Street Reconstruction & Shoring Tower Construction & Staging
Single Day Closures
Winona at the CTA Tracks
Friday, September 13 (Backup date: Saturday, September 14)
Work Activity:
24/7 Street Closures
Ardmore from Broadway - Winthrop
NEW DATES: Saturday, September 7 - Saturday, September 21
Work Activity: Street, Sidewalk Restoration & Screen Wall Installation
Ainslie at the CTA tracks
Saturday, September 14 - Saturday, September 21
Work Activity: Track Structure Segment Installation
Catalpa from Broadway - Winthrop
Thursday, August 22 - Saturday, September 28
Work Activity: Street & Sidewalk Restoration
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.