+ California Water Main Replacement

Project Status (12/05/25)

Permits for this project were approved at the end of last week. Construction started Dec 1st on the watermain replacement portion of the project. The contractor installed traffic control, and the North bound lane of California Ave is now closed and will be through the duration of the project.

Water main status: In progress.

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

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.

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!

+ Wood Street Improvements

Several pedestrian and traffic safety improvements will take place on N. Wood St. between W. Division St. and W. Augusta Blvd. in 2025. These include:

• Street resurfacing
• Curb ramp replacements
• Sidewalk and curb & gutter replacements
• Extension of the Wood St. Greenway*

Construction dates have yet to be determined and are usually provided around two weeks in advance of work. The 1st Ward Office will provide updates as they become available at our Wood Street Improvements page.

Note: Following installation of the Wood St. Greenway, N Wood St will (between Division and Augusta) be a one-way going south.

+ Hoyne Water Main Replacement

In the spring of 2025, the city will replace the 140-year old water main on Hoyne between Potomac and Cortez. Upon completion of the water main installation, all lead service lines within the limits of the newly installed main will be replaced. Restoration will follow, including full-width street resurfacing along with repair of damaged parkways and sidewalks. For more information on this project, please visit our Hoyne Water Main Replacement update page.