Downtown Parking Garage Fire Sprinkler Line Upgrades Begin on April 27

Beginning the week of April 27, the City of Naperville, in partnership with Fox Valley Fire and Safety, will perform fire sprinkler line upgrades at the Van Buren Parking Deck located at 43 W. Van Buren Ave., and the Central Parking Facility located at 75 E. Chicago Ave. To minimize disruption, work will take place at one facility at a time.  Pending weather and unforeseen circumstances, all work should be complete, and all parking spaces reopened by the end of May 2026. 

Van Buren Parking Deck 

Work to upgrade large sections of fire sprinkler line pipe will close portions of the second and third levels of the Van Buren parking deck beginning April 27. Work will take place in phases to maintain as much parking as possible throughout the project. Crews will start on the second level, completing half at a time before moving up to the third level. These closures may affect some Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) parking spaces; however, ample ADA-compliant parking will remain available in all open areas of the parking deck. Work is expected to take approximately two weeks, pending weather or unforeseen circumstances. 

Central Parking Facility 

Once work is complete at the Van Buren Parking Deck, similar upgrades will begin on the second level of the Central Parking Facility. The start date will depend on the completion of work at the Van Buren Parking Deck and is expected to take approximately one week, pending weather or unforeseen circumstances. Exact work dates will be posted on the City’s website at www.naperville.il.us/parking-maintenance as information becomes available.  

Crews will generally work from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Traffic signage and barricades will be in place to indicate closed areas and direct motorists through work zones. Unless otherwise noted, most parking spaces will reopen for weekend use. Visitors should follow all posted detour and closure signs and use caution while accessing both parking decks while work is ongoing. More information about downtown parking options is available at www.naperville.il.us/downtownparking.   

For information and updates on this project, visit www.naperville.il.us/parking-maintenance. For more information on the City of Naperville, visit www.naperville.il.us. To sign up for the City’s notification system Naper Notify and receive important information via a phone call, text message, email or smart phone app, including traffic alerts, visit www.napernotify.com.  

About Naperville: Located 28 miles west of Chicago, Naperville, Ill., is home to approximately 150,000 people. This vibrant, thriving city consistently ranks as a top community in the nation in which to live, raise children and retire. The city is home to acclaimed public and parochial schools, the best public library system in the country, an array of healthcare options and an exceptionally low crime rate. Naperville has ready access to a variety of public transportation, housing and employment options. The city’s diversified employer base features high technology firms, retailers and factories, as well as small and home-based businesses. Residents also enjoy world-class parks, diverse worship options, the opportunity to serve on several City boards and commissions, a thriving downtown shopping and dining area, a renowned outdoor history museum known as Naper Settlement and an active civic community. For more information, please visit our website at www.naperville.il.us.