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Weekly Update #13

October 9, 2026

France Avenue Closure Update

  • Northbound France Avenue was fully reopened late in the evening on Wednesday, 10/7.
    • The left turn onto W. 72nd Street will remain closed until W. 72nd is paved.
  • Southbound France Avenue is scheduled to be reopened early in the morning of Sunday, 10/11.
    • There will remain a small lane closure of southbound France Avenue just north and south of W. 72nd Street
    • The right turn onto W. 72nd Street will remain closed until W. 72nd is paved.
  • The project team appreciates everyone's patience and understanding during the duration of the France Avenue closure!

Work Completed the Week of October 5th

  • All project related utility work was completed
  • Bypass piping and generators were removed along W. 72nd and France Avenue
  • Northbound France Avenue was reopened
  • Concrete curbing and paving of the left turn lane and southbound lanes of France Avenue occured
  • W. 72nd Street concrete sidewalk work continued progressing
  • Roadway grading work began from Bristol towards France Ave
  • Southbound France Avenue will be reopened by Sunday, 10/11

Work Planned for the Week of October 12th

  • Roadway grading work will finish up from Bristol towards France Ave
  • Pouring concrete curbing from Bristol towards France Ave
  • Sidewalk work will continue along W. 72nd Street
  • Paving the first layer of asphalt from Cornelia Drive to Bristol may occur late in the week