On this page, you will find information on current and completed infrastructure projects taking place around the 1st Ward.

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Current Projects

+ California Water Main Replacement

Project Status (03/03/26)

Overview: (ongoing work along California from Armitage to North Ave)

  • This week: Continuing lead water service line replacements.

No Parking Signs:

“No Parking” signs have been posted as the contractor staged materials and equipment along the work zone from Armitage to North Ave.

  • Next week: Same as above.

Lane closure and traffic control:

  • This week: Northbound Lane closed from North to Armitage.

Water Shutdowns:

  • This week: No mainline shutdowns planned. Only planned shutdowns for individual water service transfers and replacements.

Water main status:

  • This week: Continuing water service line replacements.
  • Next Week: Continuing water service transfers weather permitting.

Water Main Testing and Disinfection

Water main testing and disinfection is completed.

Water Service Transfer/LSLR:

  • This week: Continuing Lead Service line replacements.

Restoration status:

Final connections and concrete caps are awaiting completion of water service transfers. Restoration will begin pending the completion of the final water main connection (weather dependent). Anticipated late Spring 2026.

2/25/26 UPDATE: BOIL ORDER HAS BEEN LIFTED FOR ALL ADDRESSES WITHIN PROJECT LIMITS

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Completed Projects

  • Talcott Athletic Field

  • Otis Playground and Athletic Field

  • Milwaukee Ave Protected Bike Lanes

  • Rockwell St Neighborhood Greenway 

  • Augusta Blvd Protected Bike Lanes

  • Wicker Park Dog Park (Wicker Bark)

  • Park #399 Playground

  • LaSalle II Athletic Field

  • Pritzker Playground

  • Jose De Diego Playground  

  • Wood St Neighborhood Greenway