Chicago Neighborhoods See Curb Installation Projects Affecting Local Traffic
Curb installation project is underway in Chicago at specific locations including the alley west of 5500 - 5554 N. Winthrop and along W. Bryn Mawr from Catalpa to Bryn Mawr on the east side of the tracks, with no through…
Chicago, IL, October 12, 2026 —
Construction work is currently in progress in several Chicago locations as part of an ongoing curb installation project.
The project is impacting traffic flow in specific areas of the city. According to available information, work is underway in the alley west of the 5500 to 5554 block of North Winthrop Avenue. Additionally, a section along West Bryn Mawr Avenue is affected, specifically the stretch from Catalpa Avenue to Bryn Mawr Avenue, on the east side of the railroad tracks.
During the period of construction, through traffic will not be permitted in these work zones. This measure is typically implemented to ensure the safety of construction crews and the public while new curbs are being installed or repaired.
Details regarding the contractor performing the work or the expected duration of the project at these specific locations were not provided. Residents and commuters in the affected areas are advised to seek alternative routes and allow for potential delays.
Story summarized from the original created by CTA on www.transitchicago.com, see more information here.
