Old Hampden Utility Improvements Timeline Extended

As utility work continues along Old Hampden Avenue, the City of Englewood is adjusting the construction timeline to allow for a more efficient and coordinated approach. Multiple new phases will be added to the utility portion of the project, pending city council approval. This additional work ensures that the entire length of aged and decaying storm pipe will be replaced prior to the Complete Streets construction, reducing the risk of failure of old pipe under new improvements, limiting the need to revisit completed areas and minimizing disruption to surrounding businesses, hospitals and residents.

The Complete Streets streetscape improvements originally planned to begin this fall will now be postponed. The project is expected to go out to bid in November, with construction anticipated to begin in early spring 2026.

Complete Streets construction will now begin in 2026, in the meantime, utility crews will continue making progress in the corridor to support the upcoming improvements. Third-party utility and communication contractors will be in the area replacing and relocating lines to prepare for future construction.

Progress to Date:

• More than 600 linear feet of concrete stormwater box culvert installed
• Water main replacements completed between Logan Street and Pearl Street
• Ongoing progress on storm main upgrades and coordination east of Pearl Street

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we continue making vital infrastructure improvements. This expanded approach will help ensure long-term reliability, reduce future disruptions and set the stage for the upcoming Complete Streets transformation.