Heat-Driven Bridge Glitch Closes Chicago's Lake Shore Drive, Reopens After Hours
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A heat-related issue during a scheduled lift left the Grand Avenue span of DuSable Lake Shore Drive stuck in the up position, causing major traffic delays. Crews cooled and lowered the bridge, and the roadway reopened around 2:30 p.m., with lingering delays anticipated as a heat advisory remained in effect.
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