CDOT CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: KEDZIE AVE & ARCHER AVE ‘COMPLETE STREETS’ Project
On Tuesday November 25, 2025 the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) and the 12th Ward office held a virtual community meeting to provide an overview of the Kedzie Ave and Archer Ave traffic safety project currently underway. CDOT presented a background of the project including corridor crash data and design features. Contractors were on hand to provide construction updates, and project timelines. CDOT and team answered questions submitted through an online survey and at the meeting. Materials from the meeting are available below.
Recording of November 25, 2025 virtual meeting
Project materials are available online at:
Share feedback via email to: completestreets@cityofchicago.org and ward12@cityofchicago.org
Construction status and anticipated timeline for Archer Ave and Kedzie Ave
KEDZIE AVE
• All concrete and asphalt work is Complete.
• Pavement Striping - On-going. Anticipated completion by 3nd week of December.
• Precast Curbs – Started this week. Anticipated duration 2-3 weeks.
• Signs & Delineators - Scheduled to start 3rd week of December. Anticipated duration 2-3 weeks.
• 1 Impact Attenuator installation at viaduct south of W 31st St – Scheduled installation around mid-January.
ARCHER AVE
• All concrete and asphalt work is Complete.
• Pavement Striping - Scheduled to start 4th week of December, Anticipated duration 2-3 weeks.
• Signs & Delineators: Scheduled to start 1st week of January, Anticipated duration 2-3 weeks.
Please see below for a progress update for the new sewer project on W 39th Pl from S Rockwell St to S Archer Ave.
Contractor crew continued 60” RCP installation on W. 39th Place from S. Rockwell St to S. Archer Ave.
Crew is placing cold patch on trench at the intersection of W. 39th Place and S. Rockwell Street today, intersection to be reopened by end of day.
Valves for next week’s planned water main shutdown were tested today, during the test it was noticed that one of the valves was not working properly and our limits had to be extended. Shutdown notices have been posted to all affected buildings in both English and Spanish.
A city crew has been scheduled to repair the broken valve during our water shutdown on Tuesday 12/16/25 to reduce the number of future shutdowns and so that we can shorten the limits of our next shutdown to the originally anticipated shutdown limits when we replace the water main that was cut out of the way of the new sewer. (More information on the Tuesday 12/16/25 water main shut down below).
See below for next week’s scheduled activities, as well as road closures/traffic control that will be implemented.
Schedule: 12/13/25 – 12/20/25
Traffic control subcontractor to begin installation of Stage 1 MOT on Monday 12/15/25.
Catch Basin and Drain connection installation on W. 39th Place from S. Rockwell to S. Talman Ave to also begin Monday 12/15/25
Cut and Cap of Water main at W. 39th Place and S. Archer on Tuesday 12/16/25.
Saw cutting of Pavement on Archer Ave multiple days next week beginning on Monday 12/15/25
Continue installation of 60” RCP on W. 39th Place into Archer Ave, by mid-week
Installation of Temporary concrete Barrier walls throughout work zone on Archer Ave (Stage 1 MOT).
Road Closures / Traffic Control:
W. 39th Place from S. Rockwell to S. Talman is currently closed to thru traffic during working hours, will be reopened after work hours whenever safe to do so.
Intersection of W. 39th Place and Rockwell cold patched today and reopened.
MOT Stage 1 start date Monday 12/15/25 (S. Archer Ave from W. 39th place to S. California Ave).
Access to the driveway to Super Mercados El Guero to remain open in both directions of Archer as previously mentioned through the New Year.
Upcoming Water Main shutdown:
Planned water main shutdown for cut and cap is scheduled for Tuesday 12/16/25.
Limits of Shutdown Listed below and Shown on Map Below (→) as well.
South side of S. Archer Ave from S. Brighton Place to S. Rockwell Street,
W. 39th Place from S. Archer Ave to S. Talman Ave
S. Talman Ave from W. 39th Place to W. 40th Place
W. 40th Street between S. Brighton Place and S. Talman Ave
1st notification for water service interruption notice distributed today 12/12/25
2nd notification of water service interruption to be distributed on Monday 12/15/25
On Tuesday 12/16/25 flushing flyers will be posted in both English and Spanish to all impacted buildings.
Mainline Sewer Pipe Progress TO DATE: 336 LF of 3,382 LF = 9.93 %
Advance Utility work:
ComEd and their subcontractor Meade will be doing some work in advance of our sewer installation to support their ducts and relocate some of their manholes beginning in the intersection of S. Archer Ave and S. California Ave.
Meade is working with ComEd to secure permits, still no anticipated start date for this work.
DWM sewer CONSTRUCTION PN 7094 Progress Update:
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.
