Kedzie Avenue Corridor Improvements

Construction Updates:

The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) is currently working S. Kedzie Ave Corridor Improvements from 28th St to S. Archer Ave. Work to begin on Tuesday September 2, 2025, and take 12 weeks, weather permitting.

Safety improvements are coming to Kedzie Avenue between 44th St and 28th St. The changes will make the street safer and more comfortable for everyone - whether you walk, drive, bike, or take transit and improve access to local schools and businesses.

PROJECT BACKGROUND:

Traffic safety has been a longstanding concern in Brighton Park. Archer and Kedzie avenues account for over half of the deaths and injuries caused by traffic crashes in the neighborhood. The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) has worked with residents, neighborhood groups, and the 12th Ward to identify infrastructure changes to ensure Kedzie is safer and works better for everyone.

WHAT IS BEING INSTALLED?
• Curb extensions and pedestrian refuge islands: shortened crossing distance, increased pedestrian visibility, more predictable vehicle movements

• New lane configuration: right-sized travel lanes encourage safer speeds, center turn lanes provide space for turning vehicles to wait

• Protected bike lanes: dedicated space for people on bikes, increased separation between sidewalk and travel lanes, expanding the Southwest Side’s low-stress bike network

• Improved bus stops: space for people riding the bus to wait, smoother bus operations

For more information:
chicago.gov/Kedzie2025 or call the 12th Ward office at 773-475-6783

Aviso de Construccion:

El Departamento de Transporte de Chicago (CDOT) está realizando mejoras en el corredor de la S. Kedzie Ave, desde la calle 28 St hasta la S. Archer Ave. Los trabajos comenzarán el martes 2 de septiembre de 2025 y tendrán una duración de 12 semanas, si el clima lo permite.

Se implementarán mejoras de seguridad en la avenida Kedzie, entre las calles 44 y 28. Los cambios harán que la calle sea más segura y cómoda para todos, ya sea que caminen, conduzcan, anden en bicicleta o utilicen el transporte público, y mejorarán el acceso a las escuelas y negocios locales.

ANTECEDENTES DEL PROYECTO:
La seguridad vial ha sido una preocupación constante en Brighton Park. Las avenidas Archer y Kedzie representan más de la mitad de las muertes y lesiones causadas por accidentes de tránsito en el vecindario. El Departamento de Transporte de Chicago (CDOT) ha trabajado con residentes, grupos vecinales y el Distrito 12 para identificar cambios en la infraestructura y garantizar que Kedzie sea más segura y funcione mejor para todos.

¿QUÉ SE ESTÁ INSTALANDO?
• Extensiones de aceras e isletas peatonales: menor distancia de cruce, mayor visibilidad peatonal, movimientos vehiculares más predecibles.
• Nueva configuración de carriles: carriles de circulación de tamaño adecuado que fomentan velocidades más seguras, carriles centrales para giros que brindan espacio para que los vehículos que giran esperen.
• Ciclovías protegidas: espacio exclusivo para ciclistas, mayor separación entre la acera y los carriles de circulación, expansión de la red ciclista de bajo estrés del suroeste.
• Paradas de autobús mejoradas: espacio para que los pasajeros del autobús esperen, operaciones de autobús más fluidas.

Para más información:
chicago.gov/Kedzie2025 o llame a la oficina del Distrito 12 al 773-475-6783.

施工更新:
芝加哥交通局(CDOT)目前正在进行 S. Kedzie Ave 走廊改造工程,范围从 28 街至 S. Archer Ave(南 阿彻大道)。施工将于 2025 年 9 月 2 日星期二开始,预计施工 12 周,视天气情况而定。
在 44 街至 28 街之间的 Kedzie 大道,将进行 安全改造,使街道对所有人更安全、更舒适 - 无论您是步行、驾车、骑行或乘坐公共交通,同时改善对当地学校和商家的通行与可达性。
项目背景:
在布莱顿公园(Brighton Park) 社区,交通安全长期以来一直是关注重点。Archer 和 Kedzie 大道占社区交通事故死亡和受伤人数的一半以上。芝加哥交通局(CDOT)与居民、社区组织以及第 12 区办公室合作,确定基础设施改造方案,以确保 Kedzie 大道对每个人更安全、更便利。

施工内容:
• 路缘拓宽与行人庇护岛:缩短过街距离,提高行人可见性,使车辆行驶更可预测

• 新车道规划:合理车道宽度鼓励安全车速,中间新增左转车道为左转车辆提供等待空间

• 保护式自行车道:为骑行者提供专用空间,增加人行道与车道间隔,扩展西南区低压力骑行网络路线

• 改进公交站:为乘客提供候车空间,改善公交运营顺畅度

更多信息访问:
chicago.gov/Kedzie2025 或致电第 12 区办公室:773-475-6783

Archer Avenue Corridor Improvements

CONSTRUCTION NOTICE:

S. Archer Ave, from W. 47th St. to S. Western Blvd. Work to begin on Monday, October 6, 2025, and take 12 weeks, weather permitting.

The work will include new and refreshed pavement markings, revised roadway signage, concrete medians, flexible delineators, and installation of new detached bump outs throughout the project limits. Additionally, the work will include sidewalk replacement and new ADA ramps within the project limits.

During construction, temporary “No Parking” signs will be installed as required for each activity listed above. These temporary signs will restrict parking as needed for the completion of the work.

This project will be managed by the Chicago Department of Transportation. If you require any additional information regarding this project, please contact them at 312-722-6590
. chicago.gov/Archer2025

AVISO DE CONSTRUCCIÓN:

S. Archer Ave, desde W. 47th St. hasta S. Western Blvd. Las obras comenzarán el lunes 6 de octubre de 2025 y durarán 12 semanas si el clima lo permite.

Las obras incluirán la instalación de nuevas y renovadas marcas viales, la revisión de la señalización vial, medianas de concreto, demarcadores flexibles y la instalación de nuevos resaltes independientes dentro de los límites del proyecto. Además, se reemplazarán las aceras y se instalarán nuevas rampas ADA dentro de los límites del proyecto.

Durante la construcción, se instalarán señales temporales de "No Estacionar" según sea necesario para cada actividad mencionada anteriormente. Estas señales temporales restringirán el estacionamiento según sea necesario para la finalización de la obra.

Este proyecto será administrado por el Departamento de Transporte de Chicago. Si necesita información adicional sobre este proyecto, comuníquese con ellos al 312-722-6590.
chicago.gov/Archer2025

施工通知:南阿彻大道(S. Archer Ave),从西第47大街(W. 47th St.)到南西部大道(S. Western Blvd)路段。
施工将于 2025 年 10 月 6 日星期一开始,预计 12 周内完成,具体时间视天气情况而定。

施工内容包括新增和重新标绘的路面标线、调整道路标志、设置混凝土中央隔离带、安装柔性分隔桩,以及在施工范围内建设新的独立路缘延伸段(bump outs)。此外,还将更换人行道并增设新的无障碍坡道(ADA 坡道)。

施工期间,将根据各项施工内容的需要设置临时“禁止停车”标志。这些标志会在施工期间临时限制停车,以确保工程顺利完成。

本项目由芝加哥交通局(CDOT)负责管理。如需了解更多信息,请致电 312-722-6590。
chicago.gov/Archer2025

Western Avenue Bridge Update:

A public meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 3, 2024, 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM, at the Arturo Velasquez Westside Technical Institute, 2800 S. Western Ave. Hosted by the Chicago Department of Transportation and Ald. Julia M. Ramirez (12th Ward).

The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) is planning a major rehabilitation of the South Western Avenue/ Boulevard Bridge (SN 016-6056) over the Sanitary and Ship. The construction of this project is planned to begin in late 2024. The Western Avenue/Boulevard Bridge was built in 1940, and carries the Western Avenue and Western Boulevard, carrying vehicular, bicycle and pedestrian traffic. Please, see Exhibit 1 showing bird’s-eye view of the bridge.

The rehabilitation of the bridge includes full superstructure replacement, rehabilitation of the bridge piers and abutments, pavement reconstruction directly adjacent to the bridge, and pavement resurfacing between 31st to the north and the RR viaduct to the south. The proposed bridge will include two sidewalks, two lanes of traffic in each direction on Western Boulevard and Western Avenue, and one bike lane in each direction on Western Avenue, and will include the restoration of architectural fixtures such as ornamental lights, parapets etc. Please, see proposed section in Exhibit 2.

Construction will happen in three stages to allow traffic to utilize different sections of the bridge while it is under construction. Please see Exhibit 3 showing typical traffic staging during construction.

Questions / comments for CDOT can be submitted here.

Street reconstruction: Homan, from 37th Place to railroad tracks

  • CDOT is planning street reconstruction of a Homan, from 37th Place to the railroad tracks. Construction will take another 3 months. The street will have a  full closure for the duration of the project but open to garbage trucks. Construction to begin in Spring 2025. Residents who have driveways on Homan will be notified by CDOT, contractors, and the 12th Ward office closer to construction start date. Improvements will include;

    • new street pavement

    • New curb and gutter

    • sewers and catch basins installed to address flooding

    • Culdasac

    • new alley aprons

    • parkway restoration

    • existing trees will be maintained 

    • new sidewalk

    • New street lighting

Fiber Optic Conduit Installation - W 34th & S Leavitt St

Crosstown Fiber has a pending construction project, per CDOT's request. Crosstown Fiber has planned fiber optic conduit installation at the following location: W 34th St & S Leavitt St. This project comes as an effort by Crosstown Fiber to build up their infrastructure to bring advanced cellular technology to the area. This build is scheduled for Q2-2024. Plans available here.