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Fall Quarter | October 24, 2026

PWD construction update

Every quarter, we share updates on water, sewer, and stormwater projects in your local City Council District.

These projects are either in construction or starting soon. More details are added to project pages throughout the work.

Project #20667 Abbottsford / Midvale Water main replacement project in East Falls. This project is set to begin Fall 2026.

Project #20462 Ridge Ave Water main replacement project in Roxborough. This project is set to begin November 2026.

Project #50307 Nichols Park Green stormwater infrastructure project in Overbrook. This project is set to begin Fall 2026.

Project #50342 Central Overbrook Greening  Green stormwater infrastructure project in Overbrook. This project started in October 2026.

Active projects

• #40864 Alden / Media
• #40925 Bambrey / Stillman
• #41105 Callowhill / 61st
• #50243 56th Street Canopy Enhancements
• #50314 Woodbine Ave Swales
• #50330 Allegheny West Green Gables - wrapping up late 2026
• #50310 Wynnefield Ave Corridor GSI - completed Fall 2026

Projects on the horizon

• #41194 Priority Reconstruction Work
• #41160 Haverford / 56th / 58th

What we’re doing: We are restoring and protecting the Neill Drive Stream in West Fairmount Park near the Wynnefield Heights neighborhood.

Timeline: This work started in September 2026 and is expected to complete early 2028.

Explore our interactive construction map for detailed information about all planned water, sewer, and green infrastructure projects throughout Philadelphia. Our project pages include a map, contact info, and resources.

Direct impact area: Streets with active construction

• Equipment and noise from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Open trenches in the street and/or sidewalk
• Loss of water, with 24-hour notice given for any shutoffs lasting more than 30 minutes
• Closed blocks and temporary no parking, with access for residents
• Temporary pavements during off-site work
• Change in trash pickup locations

General impact area: Local vicinity that may feel the impacts of active construction

• Temporary pavements and road closures in the neighborhood
• Periodic loss of parking
• Loss of water, with 24-hour notice given for any shutoffs lasting more than 30 minutes

Lead and service lines

During planned water main construction, we offer to replace any lead or galvanized metal service lines from our water main all the way to the customer’s meter. This service is offered free of charge. Learn more about lead service lines.

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