August 2, 2026

We are committed to delivering this Program with your safety as our top priority.

To maintain progress on this critical program, weekend work will occur across the project area in the coming weeks. Residents may notice increased construction activity during these times.

Upcoming Activities

Pile Driving and Excavation
Crews will continue excavation efforts for major utilities and are installing additional steel sheet piles behind the 900 block of N Payson St.
• Residents can expect elevated noise from construction activities and moving equipment, such as jackhammering and equipment backup alerts

Utility Surveys
Contractors will be conducting utility surveys in preparation for upcoming utility relocations at the intersection of W North Ave and Pennsylvania Ave, as well as along I-83 between Exit 5 (Maryland Ave) and Exit 7 (28th Street/Druid Park Lake Drive). These activities may require temporary lane modifications and detours. Survey activities are anticipated to begin in mid-2026, with additional details to be shared as work progresses.

Completed Activities

• 700 Block of Rayner Ave Roadway Repaving
• 900 Block of N Payson St Crane Mobilization

Ongoing Activities

Laurens St Early Work
Contractors continue to install fencing near the intersection of Laurens St and N Fulton Ave as well as the intersection of Laurens St and N Monroe St. This work will help establish a defined work zone and support upcoming project operations in the area.

Residents may notice:
• Increase of equipment in the area
• Intermittent activity during installation

Early Mobilization on N Payson St
Crews continue early mobilization activities in the 1000 block of N Payson St to support upcoming work. Activities may include but are not limited to: staging of materials, equipment mobilization, installation of fencing and sound barriers, clearing and grubbing, removing concrete slabs, and general site preparation.

Jet Grouting Work
Contractors are currently performing jet grout work near the corner of N Payson St and Riggs Ave, on the 1000 block of N Payson Street. Jet grouting is a construction method used to strengthen and stabilize underground soil by injecting grout at high pressure below the surface. Work in this area is expected to continue for approximately six months. Typical work hours will be 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional extended hours and weekend work as needed.

What You Can Expect:
• Construction noise comparable to truck traffic
• Construction equipment and crews active in the area
• Intermittent sidewalk or lane impacts near the work zone

N Payson St Closure Between W Lafayette Ave and Mosher St
Contractors are currently working on the 900 block of N Payson St. To complete this vital work and advance the project, crews have closed N Payson St between W Lafayette Ave and Mosher St. Contractors have installed sound barriers to help reduce construction noise impacts to the surrounding area. Please adhere to all posted ‘no-parking’ signage.

N Payson St Closure Between Lanvale St and Rayner Ave
Contractors have started waterline replacement work and have temporarily closed the 700 block of N Payson St.
Residents can expect:
• No parking permitted in this work area.
• Intermittent sidewalk restrictions.
Please adhere to all “no parking” signage and follow directional signs to safely navigate the area.

Sanitary Sewer Line Installation
Crews have begun working on Brice St between W Lanvale St and W Lafayette Ave to install a sanitary sewer line. While we will maintain pedestrian access to homes during construction, there will be periods of time when the sidewalk may be closed. Please use caution when traveling through this area.

Residents can also expect:
• Parking restrictions
• An increase of construction crews, equipment, and noise
• Flaggers directing traffic

Utility Siphon Tunnel Activities
Crews are continuing work at the utility siphon – the small tunnel that will relocate existing utilities under the existing Amtrak Northeast Corridor railroad tracks. They are working on the 700 block of N Pulaski St and behind the 800 block of Spedden St. All work is within fenced areas.

W Mulberry Street
Construction activities will continue along W. Mulberry Street as crews continue utility improvements and bridge construction activities. Work next week will include excavation, installation of the new storm drain system and associated manholes, utility relocation activities and structural work associated with the bridge abutments.

N Warwick Avenue Activities
Contractors will continue mobilizing to conduct site work along N Warwick Ave between W Lexington St and W Franklin St. Please note that this work will occur in multiple areas both west and east of Warwick Ave. Activities include installing fencing, delivering materials, and pile driving.

Residents and road users can expect:
• Lane closures, traffic pattern shifts, and flaggers on N Warwick Ave
• Heavy equipment and construction crews working on site
• Noise and construction crews in the area
• Weekend work

McMechen St Activities
Crews continue to perform construction activities along McMechen St near the MTA Light Rail station. This utility relocation work is in preparation for the tunnel’s future north portal and ventilation facility. This work includes roadway utility excavation and installation.

Users can expect:
• Lane closures, traffic pattern shifts, and flaggers on McMechen St and W North Ave
• Heavy equipment and construction crews working on site
• Noise, dust, and debris associated with demolition, excavation, and utility installation activities

Erosion and Sediment Controls
To control stormwater flows leaving the construction site, contractors have installed temporary asphalt berms near the intersection of Harlem Ave and N Pulaski St. Drivers are advised to slow travel speeds as they move along these roads.

Other Construction Activities
Work continues on N Pulaski St, W Lanvale St, W Lexington Ave, W North Ave, N Brice St, McMechen St, W Mulberry St, and N Warwick Ave primarily within fenced areas. While much of the activity is not immediately visible to the community, crews remain active throughout these construction zones.

Other Traffic Modifications
• Full road closure of N Pulaski St between W Lafayette Ave and Harlem Ave
• Full road closure of W Mulberry St between N Warwick Ave and N Smallwood St

We will provide detour signage and/or flaggers to indicate any traffic modifications and help motorists and pedestrians navigate through construction areas

PLEASE NOTE:
Crews will generally work Monday through Saturday from 7:00am to 5:00pm unless working extended hours. There may be times when crews will work outside of daytime hours in order to maintain the project schedule. Construction activities are subject to change, and modifications to the schedule may become necessary due to weather delays or other unforeseen conditions. Please use caution when traveling in construction areas.