Chicago Alley Closures Disrupt Traffic During Curb Installation
Curb installation is causing daily alley impacts between Catalpa Avenue and Bryn Mawr Avenue on the east side of the train tracks in Chicago, leading to temporary "no through traffic" during work hours.
Chicago, IL, August 17, 2026 —
Residents and commuters navigating alleys east of the train tracks in Chicago are experiencing daily disruptions due to ongoing curb installation projects. The work, affecting the alleys situated between Catalpa Avenue and Bryn Mawr Avenue, is resulting in temporary “no through traffic” advisories during active construction hours.
The installations are causing daily impacts on alleyways in this specific section of the city. While the project aims to improve infrastructure, the immediate consequence is the impediment of usual traffic flow. Motorists attempting to use these alleys will find them intermittently impassable as work progresses.
Details regarding the specific contractor or the projected completion timeline for the curb installation were not provided. The duration of the “no through traffic” restrictions is contingent on the daily work schedule and the pace of the installation process. Further information on the project’s scope and expected end date is not currently available.
Story summarized from the original created by CTA on www.transitchicago.com, see more information here.
