Drivers should prepare for lane reductions along Ogden Avenue and Washington Street starting this week, as water main replacement work is set to resume.
Crews will be working on the stretch of Ogden Avenue between Washington and Wright streets, as well as on Washington Street between Ogden Avenue and Bauer Road.
Replacing pipe from the 1950s and 1960s
The cast iron pipe being replaced was installed in the 1950s and 1960s. Crews began work on the project in the spring of 2025, but paused for the fall and winter, according to a press release from the city of Naperville. They’ll now be back underway, installing a larger, new 16” pipe which meets city standards, and replacing valves, hydrants, and services.
Work will generally take place Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., occasionally lasting until up to 5 p.m. Lane closures and traffic pattern changes will take place during the course of the project, which is expected to last through October…