Construction Notification

March 15, 2026

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

Upcoming Activities

Demolition

Beginning on or about March 25th, construction crews will begin demolition activities behind the 600 block of N Pulaski St within a fenced area. During this time, residents and businesses may experience temporary noise and dust in the area. Crews will work to minimize disruptions whenever possible.

Mobilization and Pile Driving

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 performing pile driving. No traffic impacts are expected as a result of this work at this time; however, residents may experience increased noise and construction crews in the area.

Utility Surveys

Beginning in late March, contractors will survey utilities in preparation for upcoming utility relocations at the intersection of W North Ave and Pennsylvania Ave, as well as along I-83 between Exits 5 and 7. These activities will result in lane modifications and detours. Please follow all posted signage while crews complete this work.

Completed Work

Clearing and grubbing along N Warwick Ave between W Lexington St and W Franklin St

Ongoing Activities

N Payson St Closure Between W Lafayette Ave and Mosher St

Contractors are currently working on the 900 block of N Payson St. This work is a continuation of activities already underway behind the 900 block, which currently includes utility work. 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 to continue essential utility relocations needed for the project to move forward.

Residents can expect:

• No parking permitted in this work area. Please adhere to all “no parking” signage.
• Intermittent sidewalk restrictions. Please follow all directional signage to safely navigate the area.

Early Mobilization

Crews continue early mobilization activities in the 1000 block of N Payson St to support upcoming work. This advance work is being completed to help progress the overall construction schedule. Activities may include staging of materials, equipment mobilization, installation of fencing and sound barriers, and general site preparation.

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

N Brice St Activities

Crews have begun streetlight relocation work along N Brice St between W Lafayette Ave and W Lanvale St. Following the streetlight work, crews will restore sidewalks, curbs, and pavement impacted by construction. Residents can expect noise, dust, and increased construction activity in the area. Expect parking restrictions and pedestrian detours. Please follow posted signage and use caution when traveling through the area.

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.

Construction of the Utility Siphon Tunnel

Crews are continuing work on the utility siphon – a small tunnel that will relocate existing utilities under the existing Amtrak Northeast Corridor railroad tracks.

• Crews are working on the east end of the utility siphon in the 700 block of N Pulaski St and behind the 800 block of Spedden St. All work is within fenced areas.

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.