CHICAGO ~ Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson kicked off the Construction Season 2026 today, alongside City Departments and Sister Agencies, to highlight projects that are promoting economic development and enhancing the daily lives of Chicagoans through the Build Better Together initiative.

Throughout the week, Mayor Johnson will be attending a series of events with City officials, advocates, and residents to celebrate infrastructure and neighborhood development projects led by City Departments and Sister Agencies.

"Build Better Together is all about creating jobs, improving the quality of life for Chicagoans, and ensuring that every community benefits from our investments," said Mayor Brandon Johnson. "This week, we will be out in different parts of the city, launching new investments that contribute to our efforts in building safe communities while delivering tangible improvements for Chicagoans. As construction season begins, my administration remains committed to working with communities while minimizing disruptions for our residents as we strive to build a better Chicago."

The official start of Construction Season was marked by a streetscape improvement project at N. Lockwood Ave. and W. Chicago Ave. in the Austin community, led by CDOT (Chicago Department of Transportation). Mayor Johnson was joined by Alderman Emma Mitts (37th), Acting CDOT Commissioner William Cheaks Jr., and CDOT staff to kick off the resurfacing project while highlighting one of the latest Complete Streets improvements that have contributed to a decrease in traffic fatalities in Chicago.

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In 2025, 15 wards - 1, 3, 12, 15, 19, 20, 30, 32, 33, 35, 43, 44 ,46 ,47 ,and 48 - experienced zero traffic fatalities. This marks a significant step forward in road safety and is a milestone in the Johnson administration's mission to achieve Vision Zero across Chicago.

This milestone coincided with historic investments in Complete Streets infrastructure during 2025. These include adding 26 miles of bikeways, over 100 bus stop accessibility improvements, nearly 100 new pedestrian refuge islands, and more than 740 curb extensions.

The week-long schedule of events to kick off Construction Season across the city includes:

- Chicago Transit Authority | 51st Street Green Line Station Refresh and Renew Relaunch on Tuesday, April 21 at 10:00-11:00 AM at 319 E. 51st St.

- Public Buildings Commission | Malcom X College Hard Hat Tour on Wednesday, April 22 at 10:00-10:45 AM at 4624 W. Madison St.

- Department of Streets and Sanitation | Tree Planting & Trimming on Wednesday, April 22 at 11:30 AM-12:15 PM at 7344 N. Paulina St.

- Chicago Department of Aviation | Concourse D First Beam Signing on Thursday, April 23 at 12:00-12:45 PM at O'Hare Airport

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- Department of Water Management | Sewer Replacement Project on Friday, April 24 at 10:45-11:30 AM at S. Loomis Blvd. & W.83rd St.

Last year, the City completed significant infrastructure improvements across Chicago including resurfacing over 170 miles of residential, arterial streets and alleyways; modernizing street lighting across more than 380 blocks; repairing over 3,000 sidewalks; installing more than 6,000 ADA ramps; and completing over50 blocks of green alleys to improve drainage in neighborhoods most affected by extreme flooding.

Build Better Together is the Johnson administration's comprehensive economic development strategy aimed at driving inclusive and sustainable growth in all of Chicago's diverse community areas while advancing improvements that make the city stronger, safer, and more equitable. The initiative is designed to expand opportunities, remove barriers to progress, and deliver meaningful investments that prioritize the needs of Chicagoans in their daily lives. To learn more, visit https://chi.gov/BBT.

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