Construction Updates: September 4, 2024
Please be advised of the following upcoming and ongoing construction in the ward:
The Clark/Devon Streetscape is Complete!
This week, we celebrated the ribbon cutting of the Clark/Devon Streetscape, a Make Way for People project. The redesign includes new sidewalks, parkway pavers, new lighting, neighborhood identifiers, pedestrian plazas and more! Take a walk down Arthur between Clark and Ashland to see the beautiful greenspace and colorful construction elements the Chicago Department of Transporation (CDOT) has incorporated into this bustling roadway just outside the ward! Read more about the project here.
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. Learn more and see a list of Phase II impacts here.
Berwyn Greenway Update
Have you checked out the new bike lanes along Berwyn? Over the past few weeks, CDOT has been laying down green bike lanes and new crosswalks as part of the Berwyn Greenway project which will connect the he North Shore Channel Trail (NSCT) to the Lakefront Trail (LFT). See photos of the improvements to the intersection of Berwyn/Broadway above. Learn more about the project here.
Sidewalk Improvements
Be advised of construction and repair work on the following sidewalks:
5870 N Ridge
901 - 907 W Argyle (includes a tree removal)
Hollywood & Kenmore Resurfacing
Resurfacing work is in progress on both Hollywood and Kenmore! Construction on Kenmore will be complete as soon as the new bike lanes are painted while work on Hollywood is scheduled to wrap up in late October of this year. Read more about these peojects here.
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
3 single-day closures between Wednesday, August 28 and Tuesday, October 1
Community to be notified 48 hours in advance of each single-day closure
Work Activity: Concrete Placement & 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
Catalpa from Broadway - Winthrop
Thursday, August 22 - Saturday, September 28
Work Activity: Street & Sidewalk Restoration
Alley Closures
Alley behind 5700 - 5758 N Winthrop
NEW DATES: Friday, August 9 - Saturday, August 31
Work Activity: Alley Reconstruction
Alternative parking at 5826 N Broadway and 5840 N Broadway.
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.