Construction Updates: September 18, 2024

48th Ward Construction Header with illustration of a traffic cone

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


Clark and Farragut pride crosswalk digital rendering

Pride Crosswalk Coming to Clark/Farragut

We’re excited to announce that Clark is getting a Pride Crosswalk! The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) will be painting the North/South crosswalk at Clark & Farragut next to Women and Children First as early as next week (September 23-27). This crosswalk will serve as a celebration and reminder of our community’s rich LGBTQ+ history.


Sidewalk closed in front of TimeLine Theatre on the east side of Broadway

TimeLine Theatre has begun construction on their new 48th ward home! The location is on the east side of Broadway just north of Argyle. Please be advised that the sidewalk in front of this location is closed due to construction.


Ongoing Projects:

Please be aware that construction is still in progress on the following projects:

  • DLSD Resurfacing - Work is expected to be completed by the end of October

  • Hollywood Resurfacing - Work is expected to be completed by October 25

  • Berwyn Greenway - Work between Clark and the lakefront is expected to be completed this year, with the final stretch of the project (Ravenswood - Clark) wrapping up in 2025.


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: STREET & SEWER RESTORATION ON BRYN MAWR
This fall, RPM will be completing construction work resulting in temporary parking lane closures, traffic lane reductions/shifts, and other impacts along Bryn Mawr. We will continue to share details—including specific dates and disruption information—we receive them. Read more here.


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

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

Balmoral from Broadway - Winthrop

  • Monday, September 23 - Saturday, October 12

  • Work Activity: Street & Sidewalk Restoration


Extended Alley Closures
Alley behind 5300 – 5358 N Winthrop

  • Wednesday, September 25 to Saturday, October 12

  • 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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