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Chicago roads near Union Station closed for weekend bridge work
The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) has announced temporary road closures near Union Station.
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Chicago spring bridge lifts to accommodate boat passage start April 19
The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) has announced that spring bridge lifts will commence on Saturday, April 19.
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Chicago's State Street Bridge to close for repairs until November 2025
The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) is set to commence emergency repair work on the State Street Bascule Bridge over the main branch of the Chicago River on Monday, April 28, 2025.
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Milwaukee Avenue to close temporarily for resurfacing and safety improvements
Starting Monday, April 7, Milwaukee Avenue will be closed to through traffic between Chicago Avenue and Kinzie Street for a resurfacing and Complete Streets improvement project.
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Chicago to launch 16 new automated speed enforcement cameras in school and park zones
The City of Chicago is set to implement automated speed enforcement cameras at 16 new locations starting April 1, 2025.
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Washington Street bike lane closure planned for ComEd project
Starting Monday, March 24, the Loop Link bike lane on Washington Street between Wells Street and LaSalle Street will be closed for approximately 12 to 16 weeks.
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Milwaukee Avenue reconstruction resumes with new traffic patterns in Logan Square
The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) has announced the resumption of construction on the Milwaukee Avenue Roadway Reconstruction and Streetscape improvement project for the 2025 season.
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Chicago sees over ten million shared bike and scooter trips in record-breaking year
The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) has reported a record number of over 10 million trips taken on shared bikes and e-scooters in 2024.
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Chicago completes accessibility upgrades at over 100 CTA bus stops
The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) and the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) have announced the completion of accessibility improvements at over 100 bus stops across the city in 2024.
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South Chicago celebrates first phase completion of Commercial Avenue streetscape project
The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) Commissioner Tom Carney and 10th Ward Alderman Peter Chico, alongside South Chicago community leaders, have marked the completion of a significant streetscape improvement project on Commercial Avenue.
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North DuSable Lake Shore Drive sees lane closures for resurfacing work
The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) has released an update on the traffic changes for the resurfacing project on North DuSable Lake Shore Drive.
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North DuSable Lake Shore Drive resurfacing causes overnight lane closures
The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) has announced updates on traffic disruptions due to the resurfacing work on North DuSable Lake Shore Drive. The affected area stretches between LaSalle Drive and Hollywood Avenue. Starting Monday evening, October 21, temporary overnight lane closures will occur for pavement marking activities, depending on weather conditions.
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North DuSable Lake Shore Drive sees temporary lane closures for resurfacing
The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) has announced new traffic changes due to the resurfacing of North DuSable Lake Shore Drive. The affected area spans from LaSalle Drive to Hollywood Avenue. Starting Monday evening, October 14, there will be temporary overnight lane closures for pavement marking work, depending on weather conditions.
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North DuSable Lake Shore Drive faces overnight closures due to resurfacing
The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) has announced updates on traffic disruptions due to the resurfacing project on North DuSable Lake Shore Drive, stretching from LaSalle Drive to Hollywood Avenue. This work will necessitate temporary full closures of all lanes where construction is underway, starting Sunday afternoon, October 6th. The project is expected to conclude by late October.
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North DuSable Lake Shore Drive resurfacing prompts multiple closures starting September end
The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) has announced upcoming traffic impacts due to the ongoing resurfacing of North DuSable Lake Shore Drive between LaSalle Drive and Hollywood Avenue. The work will require temporary full closures of all lanes in certain sections, starting on Sunday evening, September 29th. The project is expected to be completed by late October.
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North DuSable Lake Shore Dr resurfacing rescheduled due to weather
The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) has announced changes to the schedule for the ongoing resurfacing of North DuSable Lake Shore Drive (DLSD) between LaSalle Drive and Hollywood Avenue. Due to inclement weather, work scheduled for Sunday, September 22 has been postponed to Monday, September 23. One southbound lane will remain closed between Irving Park and Diversey.
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CDOT announces lane closures on North DuSable Lake Shore Drive
The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) announced additional closures and traffic impacts related to the ongoing resurfacing of North DuSable Lake Shore Drive.
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Chicago announces start date for fall bridge lifts along river
The City of Chicago has announced the commencement of the autumn bridge lifts on Saturday, September 21 at 9:00 a.m. Following this initiation, bridges along the main and south branches of the Chicago River will be lifted sequentially twice weekly, on Saturdays and Wednesdays. This operation allows sailboats and other recreational boats to transition from Lake Michigan to their winter storage facilities. The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) oversees these biannual bridge lifts.
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North DuSable Lake Shore Drive resurfacing prompts lane closures starting September
The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) has released an update on the ongoing resurfacing work on North DuSable Lake Shore Drive, affecting traffic between LaSalle Drive and Hollywood Avenue.
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North DuSable Lake Shore Drive resurfacing prompts week-long closures starting September
The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) has announced updated traffic impacts related to the ongoing resurfacing of North DuSable Lake Shore Drive (DLSD) between LaSalle Drive and Hollywood Avenue. Temporary full closures of all lanes, where work is being performed, will begin on Sunday, September 8th. The project is expected to be completed by late October.