Oakland Avenue Reconstruction

Updated October 2, 2026

Week of October 5, 2026

MOTORISTS ARE REMINDED TO DRIVE SLOWLY IN THE WORK ZONE AND TO WATCH FOR WORKERS AND MOVING MACHINERY.

Crews are scheduled to continue with sidewalk repairs and curb ramp installation on the west side of Oakland Avenue.

• Areas of sidewalk that were disturbed during utility work, water service line installation, and areas heaved or damaged over time will be replaced
• Pedestrians should expect areas of sidewalk closures on the west side of Oakland Avenue while crews complete this work
• At least one east-west pedestrian crossing of Oakland Avenue will be maintained at Capitol Drive, Kenmore Place, Jarvis Street, Marion Street, Lake Bluff Boulevard, and Glendale Avenue except while crews remove pavement and backfill with gravel and mats at curb ramps
• Evening and overnight expansion/contraction joint saw work is expected after daily sidewalk paving operations; noise is expected during this work

Long-Term Closures

• Wood Place, Olive Street, Marion Street, Kensington Boulevard, and Glendale Avenue west of Oakland Avenue remain closed through mid-fall for roadway reconstruction.