Ravenswood Avenue Arterial Resurfacing

Ravenswood Avenue will be completely resurfaced from Wilson Avenue to Peterson Avenue. 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 projects 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.

Design Exhibits

• TBA

Project Features

• Pavement resurfacing
• Curb extensions/bumpouts
• New sidewalk and curb and gutter improvements
• New crosswalks
• Bike corrals

Project Timeline

• Bidding: Fall 2024
• Construction Start: September 2024
• Estimated Completion: December 2024

Construction Updates

Latest Update as of 7/8/24: As of this week, the Ravenswood final design is pending approval from the Office of Underground Coordination. The target start date is September 2024.

Community Engagement

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Archived Meetings

• The Damen Avenue resurfacing project was announced at the 40th Ward Infrastructure Town Hall on June 5th. Watch the video presentation (Ravenswood Avenue section begins at 21:43).

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