Infrastructure
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
