Construction Updates: September 25, 2024

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


sidewalk construction in front of the new Timeline Theatre location

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.


Alley Resurfacing

  • Resurfacing on the alley bounded by Broadway/Thorndale//Winthrop/Ardmore is schdeuled to begin on September 30, weather permitting

  • CDOT is currently identifying potential flooding issues with the alley bounded by Clark/Victoria/Ridge/Edgewater and is working to rectify them with the Department of Water Management (DWM)

  • Resurfacing on the alley bounded by Clark/Ardmore/Ridge/Victoria is still in the design phase. We will communicate the work schedule with community members when updates and a proposed timeline become available. 


Sidewalk Improvements

Sidewalk construction at 5870 N Ridge has been delayed due to ongoing weather conditions.


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
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

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

  • 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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