Project Summary
Damen Avenue from Wilson Avenue to Bowmanville Avenue will be undergoing an arterial resurfacing project! Phase 1 of the project, on N. Damen Avenue from Argyle to Farragut, began in Summer 2024. Phase 2 of the project, on N. Damen Avenue from Farragut to Bryn Mawr, and Bryn Mawr from Damen to Ravenswood, will take place in spring and summer of 2025.
Project Overview
- Neighborhood: Ravenswood, Bowmanville
- Zip Code: 60625
- Scope and boundaries: Damen Avenue from Wilson to Bowmanville and Bryn Mawr Avenue from Damen to Ravenswood
- Timeline: Summer 2024-Summer 2025
Status: In progress
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Scope & Design
Damen Resurfacing
Damen Avenue will be completely resurfaced from Wilson Avenue to Bowmanville Avenue, as well as Bryn Mawr from Damen to Ravenswood.
- Phase 1: Damen Avenue from Argyle to Farragut
- Phase 2: Damen Avenue from Farragut to Bryn Mawr, and Bryn Mawr Avenue from Damen to Ravenswood
As part of Chicago’s Complete Streets Ordinance, any arterial resurfacing project must also include pedestrian and bike safety infrastructure, including curb and sidewalk improvements and safer pedestrian crossings.
The resurfacing project will include both concrete work as part of the pedestrian infrastructure improvements, and asphalt resurfacing.
Asphalt resurfacing is usually done in several blocks at a time. The existing asphalt is first milled; 2-3 weeks later, the 1st layer of asphalt is laid, and 2-3 weeks after that, the 2nd and final layer of asphalt is laid. Arterial resurfacing projects do not generally require full road closures, but instead lane closures as needed.
Project Features
- Pavement resurfacing
- Raised crosswalks
- Curb extensions/bumpouts
- Sidewalk ADA ramp replacement
- Curb and gutter improvements
- Shared bike lanes
Timeline & Construction Updates
Project Timeline
- Bidding: Spring 2024
- Phase 1 Construction Start: August 2024
- Phase 2 Construction Start: May 2025
- Estimated Completion: Summer 2025
Construction Updates
Phase 2 construction is tentatively scheduled to begin on May 22, 2025, pending weather and clearance from and coordination with existing utilities! All work on this corridor is scheduled to be completed by the end of August.
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Archived Meetings
- The 2025 Development Town Hall included updates on this project. View a summary and recording here!
- Our office and the 47th Ward hosted a Zoom pre-construction meeting on Damen and Western on August 14th, 2024.
- The Damen Avenue resurfacing project was announced at the 40th Ward Infrastructure Town Hall on June 5th. Watch the video presentation (Damen Avenue section begins at 17:53).
