Oakland Avenue Reconstruction

The Village of Shorewood is reconstructing Oakland Avenue between Capitol Drive and Glendale Avenue. Construction began in February and will be completed in December 2026.

Construction Impacts
Check out current traffic impacts, road closures and available parking map.
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Traffic and Utility Impacts

Updated April 10, 2026

Week of April 13

  • Access to and from Glendale Avenue from the east is closed until mid-summer
  • Water main connection work at intersections is continuing
    • Short-term crosswalk closures may occur. Detours will be posted
    • Two to four-hour water service shut-offs are planned for this work
    • The contractor will notify affected property owners and businesses

Night Work Scheduled

Monday, April 13

  • Water crews will be working at Olive Street beginning at 7 p.m.

Long-Term Closures

Access to and from Oakland Avenue from the east is closed until mid-summer at:

  • Kenmore Place
  • Jarvis Street
  • Wood Place
  • Olive Street
  • Marion Street
  • Lake Bluff Boulevard
  • Kensington Boulevard
  • Glendale Avenue

Water Shut-Offs

Water shut-offs are scheduled this week in the following areas listed below. Click to enlarge a map.

Water shut-offs affecting propertiy numbers on Marion Street 1610, 1613, 1614, 1617, 1618, 1623, 1624, 1625, 1700, 1701, 1704, 1705, 1710, 1711 1715, 1715 and Oakland Avenue property numbers 4301, 4231, 4324 and 4332.
Monday, April 13
Water is scheduled to be shut off to areas on and near Marion Street for two to four hours beginning at 2 p.m. Affected properties are shown in red on the map above.
Water shut-offs affecting propertiy numbers on Olive Street 1603, 1612, 1616, 1620, 1624, 1700, 1704, 1705, 1708, 1714, Bartlett Avenue property 4189, and Oakland Avenue properties 4175, 4221, 4201, 4212, 4216, 4230, 4164, and 4170
Monday, April 13
Water is scheduled to be shut off to areas on and near Olive Street for two to four hours beginning at 7 p.m. Affected properties are shown in red on the map above.
Oakland Avenue is OPEN for BUSINESS during Construction!

Parking during Construction

Use the map to the left to find available parking location, or download the PDF using the button below.
Residents and visitors are encouraged to continue supporting local businesses along Oakland Avenue during construction. For more information about businesses in the area, please visit the Shorewood Business Improvement District by using the link below.
Parking MapShorewood BID

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