+ California Water Main Replacement

Project Status (02/10/26)

Work is resuming this week after last week’s cold weather pause. Below is a comprehensive update on the project.

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: Finalization of sewer replacements for IEPA compliance and water service line replacements.
• Next Week: Continuing water service transfers weather permitting.

Water Main Testing and Disinfection

• This week: Disinfecting watermain from Bloomingdale Ave to North Ave.

Water Service Transfer/LSLR:

• This week: Continuing Lead Service line replacements.

Restoration status:

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

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