Oakland Avenue Reconstruction

Updated October 9, 2026

Week of October 12, 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, Lake Bluff Boulevard, and Glendale Avenue except while crews remove pavement and backfill with gravel and mats at curb ramps

Electrical crews are scheduled to continue wiring traffic signals and streetlights.  

• Pedestrians should expect areas of sidewalk closures on the west side of Oakland Avenue while this work is completed.  

Overnight and Weekend Work

Evening and overnight saw cutting is expected following paving operations. Crews may continue joint sealing work on Saturday, October 17.  

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.