September 13, 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

N Payson St & W Lafayette Ave Waterline Work
Beginning on or about September 24th, contractors will begin waterline work that requires a partial closure of the intersection of N Payson St and W Lafayette Ave. Temporary traffic changes will be in place to safely accommodate construction activities while maintaining pedestrian access through the area.

Residents and road users can expect:
• Temporary lane closures, with two-way traffic maintained
• Traffic delays while traveling through the work zone
• Pedestrian detours and temporary sidewalk impacts
• Increased construction equipment and activity in the area
• Temporary impacts to parking

Please use caution while traveling through the area and follow posted signage.

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

• Sanitary sewer line installation on N Brice St between W Lanvale St and W Lafayette Ave

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

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.

Residents 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 Pile Driving and Excavation
Contractors will continue excavation work for major utilities and install additional steel sheet piles behind the 900 block of N Payson St as part of ongoing construction activities.

Residents may notice:
• Increased construction noise from activities such as jackhammering and equipment backup alerts
• Increased construction equipment and activity in the area

Micropiling on N Pulaski St
Contractors will continue installing micropiles on Pulaski St between W Lafayette Ave and Harlem Ave as part of ongoing construction activities in the area. Micropiles are small, deep foundation supports that help provide stability for upcoming construction.

Residents may notice:
• Increased construction equipment and activity in the area
• Intermittent construction noise during work hours

Utility Siphon Tunnel Activities
Crews are continuing work at the utility siphon, a 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 being done within fenced areas.

Edmondson Ave Traffic Impacts
Construction activities are ongoing near the former Pocopico location at 2235 Edmondson Ave. Temporary traffic and pedestrian changes remain in place to safely accommodate construction activities that include excavation, removal of retaining walls, and pile driving.

Residents and road users can expect:
• Temporary lane closures, with two-way traffic maintained
• Traffic delays while traveling through the work zone
• Pedestrian detours and temporary sidewalk impacts
• Increased construction equipment and activity in the area
• No parking anytime on this block

W Franklin St Early Work
To support ongoing construction work, Amtrak is using a portion of the American Ice Company property at 2100 W Franklin St to provide additional construction access for crews. Contractors are using the access road to support early work activities at the rear of the property in preparation for upcoming monopole installation.
A monopole is a tall, single utility pole that will support Amtrak power lines and allow for the relocation of train tracks.

Work includes:
• Equipment deliveries
• Fence and vegetation removal
• Increased activity along W Franklin St
• Temporary changes to traffic patterns

Please use caution while traveling through the area and follow posted signage.

Price Busters Sidewalk Impacts
Construction activities are ongoing outside of Price Busters at 2415 W Franklin St. Contractors are continuing sidewalk removal in preparation for upcoming construction activities in the area.

Residents may notice:
• Temporary sidewalk closure outside of Price Busters
• Pedestrian detours with clearly marked signage
• Increased construction equipment and activity in the area

W Mulberry St
Construction activities will continue along W Mulberry St as crews continue utility improvements and bridge construction activities. Work will include excavation, installation of the new storm drain system and associated manholes, utility relocation activities and structural work associated with the bridge abutments. Concrete pours for the abutment stem walls will continue on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 3:00 a.m.

N Warwick Ave 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 delivering materials, pile driving, and installing fencing.

Residents and road users can expect:
• Lane closures, traffic pattern shifts, and flaggers on N Warwick Ave
• Noise from heavy equipment
• Construction crews working on site and in nearby areas
• Weekend work as needed

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.

Road 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, N Warwick Ave, and W Franklin St 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
• Full road closure of N Payson St between W Lanvale St and Rayner Ave

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.