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Sidewalk Preparation and Temporary Traffic Signal Work Continuing

Excavator along 16th Street beside removed curb and gutter, with soil and broken pavement along the roadway edge.
Crew using a bucket truck to install temporary traffic signals at a 16th Street intersection.
Excavated curb line along 16th Street following curb and gutter removal, with construction barricades beside the sidewalk.

Work Completed This Week

The contractor continued installing temporary traffic signals and completed sidewalk and curb and gutter removal along the south side of 16th Street between Home Avenue and Kenilworth Avenue. Excavation and aggregate base placement for sidewalk and curb and gutter were completed between Wenonah Avenue and Clinton Avenue.

Work Anticipated Next Week

Installation and activation of the temporary traffic signals are expected to be completed, along with removal of the existing traffic signals. Saw cutting for removals along the south side of 16th Street east of Oak Park Avenue is anticipated to finish. Sidewalk and curb and gutter removal is planned to continue along the south side of the roadway. Forming and pouring of sidewalk and curb and gutter sections are scheduled between Harlem Avenue and Kenilworth Avenue.

Neighborhood Impacts

No parking restrictions are in effect along the south side of 16th Street between Harlem Avenue and Clarence Avenue from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The south-side parking lane between Harlem Avenue and Kenilworth Avenue is closed to parking.

Residents and drivers should watch for construction signage, follow posted parking restrictions and traffic control measures, and use caution near workers and equipment. Visit this website for weekly updates throughout the project.