Chicago’s North Side Sees Alley Curb Installation, Affecting Traffic
Installation of alley curbs is underway along the east side of the railway tracks, specifically between Foster Avenue and Berwyn Avenue in Chicago. During this period, alley access for through traffic will be restricted.
Chicago, IL, August 6, 2026 —
Construction is currently in progress to install alley curbs on the east side of the railway tracks in Chicago. The affected area spans between Foster Avenue and Berwyn Avenue.
As a result of the ongoing installation work, access for through traffic within these alleys will be temporarily restricted. The project aims to improve infrastructure in the specified neighborhoods.
Details regarding the specific contractor or the projected timeline for the completion of the alley curb installation were not immediately available. Residents and businesses in the vicinity are advised to anticipate potential disruptions to alley access during the construction period.
Further information about detours or alternative access points, if any, has not been provided at this time. The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) typically oversees such infrastructure projects, but specific details on this particular work were not confirmed.
Story summarized from the original created by CTA on www.transitchicago.com, see more information here.
