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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 #41080 Spring Garden / N 31st / N 33rd Water main, sewer, and green stormwater infrastructure project in Powelton Village. This project started in October 2026.

Project #50286 62nd St / Cobbs Creek Parkway Green stormwater infrastructure project in Cobbs Creek. This project is set to begin November 2026.

Project #41146 Reno / 39th Water main and sewer replacement project in Mantua. This project is set to begin Late 2026.

Project #41221 Aspen St & N 37th St Water main, sewer, and green stormwater infrastructure project in Mantua. This project is expected in Late 2026.

Active projects

• #50274 55th & Springfield Ave
• #50255 Cobbs Creek Trail Rain Gardens
• #41008 Baring & N 41st
• #50304 54th Street Greening
• #40951 S 41st / Pine / Chester 

On the horizon

• #40852 Markoe / Westminster 
• #40908 Hadfield / Pentridge / 50th
• #41103 S 48th / Walton / Cedar / Hazel
• #50341 62nd St from Webster St to Osage Ave
• #50349 Cobbs & 59th St Greening

What we’re doing: PWD is implementing green stormwater infrastructure to select streets in the Cobbs Creek neighborhood.

Timeline: This work should be complete during 2027. This work would not have been possible without the residents and businesses in Cobbs Creek.

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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