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local1 hour ago•15 min saved

Heat Keeps Downtown Chicago Bridge Open for Hours, Causing Citywide Traffic Snarl

The DuSable Lake Shore Drive bridge in downtown Chicago was opened for a scheduled lift to permit river access for the Spirit of Chicago, but a heat-related issue left the span stuck open for about four hours (roughly 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m.), forcing the closure of motor, bike and pedestrian traffic, prompting police reroutes and firefighters to spray water to cool the 200-foot steel span and triggering gridlock on Lake Shore Drive and surrounding streets.

via Block Club Chicago|

#chicago #dusable-bridge #heat

local3 months ago•3 min saved

Police swarm Chicago lakefront as teen-takeover fears spark traffic jams

Crowds at Chicago’s 57th Street Beach and North Avenue Beach triggered a heavy police presence, a helicopter, and traffic backups on DuSable Lake Shore Drive after reports of a planned teen takeover; authorities dispersed groups and monitored for potential teen trend activity, with no confirmed injuries reported at this time.

via ABC7 Chicago|

#chicago #lake-shore-drive #local

traffic-accident2 years ago•0 min saved

"Multiple Injuries Reported in Hit-and-Run Crash on Chicago's Lake Shore Drive"

Eight individuals sustained minor injuries after a hit and run crash on DuSable Lake Shore Drive in Chicago. The incident occurred when an unknown male driver lost control of his vehicle and struck two other cars. The injured individuals were transported to local hospitals for observation. The driver, described as a man wearing a green jacket, fled the scene, and there is currently no one in custody. Police are investigating the incident.

via WGN TV Chicago|

#chicago #hit-and-run #injuries