Temporary Sidewalk Closures Underway at Three Chicago Locations
Temporary sidewalk closures are in effect for restoration work on E. 116th Street (between S. Indiana Ave and UPRR tracks), S. Indiana Ave (between E. 116th St and UPRR tracks), and at 11690 S. Prairie Ave in Chicago. Only one…
Chicago, IL, October 26, 2026 —
Temporary sidewalk closures are in effect at three locations in Chicago for restoration work, according to the information provided. The affected areas are on E. 116th Street, S. Indiana Avenue and at 11690 S. Prairie Avenue.
On E. 116th Street, the closure area is between S. Indiana Avenue and the UPRR tracks. On S. Indiana Avenue, the affected stretch is between E. 116th Street and the UPRR tracks. A third closure is listed at 11690 S. Prairie Avenue.
The information says that only one sidewalk will be closed at a time. It does not specify which sidewalk will be closed first, how the sequence will be determined or whether the closures at all three locations will occur concurrently or in stages. It also does not provide a start date, expected duration or completion date for the restoration work.
No details were provided about the organization carrying out the work, the nature of the restoration, or any related street or traffic restrictions. The information does not identify alternate pedestrian routes or describe how access to nearby properties will be handled. It therefore establishes the locations and the one-sidewalk-at-a-time arrangement, but leaves the work schedule and other operational details unspecified.
The closures are described as temporary. No further information was provided about when sidewalks at the listed locations are expected to reopen.
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