Crosstown Fiber Installations

Client: Crosstown Fiber
Location: Chicago, IL
Completion Date: On-Going

John Burns Construction Company has been a key partner to Crosstown Fiber since the inception of their CPS fiber connectivity program. Our collaboration began with the installation of underground segments connecting Chicago Public Schools (CPS) facilities to Crosstown’s growing fiber network, including right-of-way (ROW) tie-ins and critical underground routing across city streets and neighborhoods.

As the partnership has expanded, John Burns has taken on larger, more complex scopes—most notably the construction of high-capacity underground fiber segments that connect major data centers across the Chicagoland area. These projects involve navigating congested urban corridors and suburban infrastructure to deliver secure, high-performance data connectivity.

• Construction of underground fiber segments for CPS connectivity
• Installation of ROW tie-ins at various CPS facilities
• Data center-to-data center underground conduit installation
• Trenching, directional boring, and duct bank construction
• Vault, handhole, and manhole installation and replacement
• Coordination with local agencies, municipalities, and utilities
• Traffic control and restoration of impacted roadways and sidewalks