+ California Water Main Replacement

Project Status (01/09/26)

Due to issues with pressure testing on the water main today. The contractors are going to push back the shutdown until the testing can be sorted out. Timing of the scheduled water shutdown is TBD. The on-site contractors will inform any residents who will be impacted as soon as the scheduled shutdown is determined.

Project Status (01/06/26)

Lane closure and traffic control: The contractor installed traffic control, and the North bound lane of California Ave from Armitage to North Ave is now closed and will be through the duration of the project. A detour will be established for both vehicle and bicycle traffic, details can be found in the link below.

Water Shutdowns: The contractor is planning on a water shut off this Friday (01/09), from Armitage Ave to Cortland Ave. We are anticipating the water to be shut off for 4-8 hours starting around 9 am. They will be working as swiftly as possible to restore the water service after it is shut off.

Water main status: Installation complete from Armitage to Bloomingdale. Installation in progress south of Bloomingdale. Construction is continuing on the California Ave watermain replacement project. Crews are currently installing water main south of Bloomingdale Ave heading towards North Avenue.

Water Service Transfer/LSLR: After successful connection and sampling we are anticipating beginning lead water service line replacements from Armitage to Bloomingdale sometime next week.

Restoration status: Restoration will begin pending the completion of the final water main connection (weather dependent). Anticipated late Spring 2026.

Conflicts Status: Several utilities have been identified that are in conflict with the planned watermain. The design office is working on minor changes to the alignment of the watermain. This is not anticipated to negatively impact project schedule

Archive of status updates, detour plans, and more can be found here!