Water Infrastructure Repairs Disrupt Traffic in Chicago, Lethbridge, Jefferson City, Freeport

Multiple communities are experiencing traffic disruptions due to ongoing water infrastructure projects. In Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood, a $9 million sewer replacement on Ridge Road has caused closures, leading to increased traffic and safety concerns on side streets like Ardmore Avenue, especially near Senn High School. Similarly, in Granger, Washington, watermain construction on Railroad Avenue will impact residents through mid-June, with advisories on garbage placement during the project. Jefferson City, Missouri, faces prolonged lane reductions on Highway 54 due to bridge rehabilitation, with local businesses worried about lost traffic and revenue during the busy season. Freeport, Illinois, will see short-term delays from storm inlet repairs affecting access near Read Park, with flaggers managing traffic. Lastly, Lethbridge's northside is undergoing sewer and water main repairs causing road closures and detours, expected to last several weeks. These projects highlight the balance between necessary infrastructure maintenance and the resulting community and economic impacts.