Simultaneous south side construction closures
Summary
The 27th Street viaduct, 16th Street viaduct and National Avenue are all torn up at once, adding 30-plus minutes to commutes and threatening Silver City businesses. State DOT says federal funding deadlines forced the timing; alderpersons called the coordination 'bush league' and demanded better communication and staging.
At a glance
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 30, 2026.
Impact analysis
A $45 million National Avenue rebuild is underway, and businesses fear losing customers they can't reach.
In the long run, everyone gets rebuilt roads, a transformed National Avenue and lead service line replacements.
South side residents face long detours, and Silver City and National Avenue businesses may not survive the construction period.
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