Part of State Street to undergo weekslong closure. Here’s why.
Southbound State Street will close between Wacker and Randolph starting at 9 a.m. on Monday, April 13.
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Southbound State Street will close between Wacker and Randolph starting at 9 a.m. on Monday, April 13.
The Chicago Department of Transportation has closed three bridges across the Chicago River for reconstruction. With the impact on traffic near downtown, rush hour has drivers seeing red.
Meanwhile, a new lane configuration is going into place on the north end of the Kennedy Expressway reconstruction project area. Sara Machi reports.
Another stretch of Lincoln Avenue is now closed as part of ongoing construction work near the Western CTA Brown Line stop in Chicago's Lincoln Square neighborhood.
One of the main stretches of Chicago's Lincoln Square neighborhood is closed to traffic this week, giving pedestrians a unique chance to enjoy themselves.
The project kicked off at 6 p.m. on Sunday, with the southbound left lane remaining closed between Irving Park and Diversey through the night.
Although the caravans weren't like last year, when they caused major gridlock in the downtown area, they still caused a huge inconvenience.
These closures will affect the southbound Drive between Irving Park Road and LaSalle Drive. Kris Habermehl reports from CBS Skywatch.
The resurfacing work will affect North DuSable Lake Shore Drive. Work will continue on the stretch through late October, the Chicago Department of Transportation said.
A lot of congestion is to be expected on the Near West Side as the Democratic National Convention gets under way. Kris Habermehl reports from CBS Skywatch.
CBS 2's Sara Machi reports with several street closures, coupled with weekend events and the upcoming NASCAR Chicago Street Race, drivers will have to navigate several alternate routes in downtown Chicago.
CBS 2's Sara Machi reports that several events in downtown Chicago are forcing road closures throughout the area.
This year’s race will be held July 6 and 7 – a Saturday and Sunday. It will be the second in a three-series commitment.
There will be detours posted to help drivers get around.
Work began on the lower level of DuSable Lake Shore Drive between Randolph and Grand.
If you're planning to drive on the South Side, expect street closures.
They're also going to rebuild the road and sidewalks fully.
CBS 2's Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2 over Grant Park with what drivers need to know.
CBS 2's Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2 over Grant Park with what drivers need to know.
Starting Wednesday, Balbo will close in both directions between Michigan and Columbus.
That area will remain closed until next Saturday, July 22.
Officials from the city and NASCAR will evaluate the race and decide the next step.
Wallace is one of two Black drivers ever to win the NASCAR Cup series. So with this being Chicago’s first time hosting the race, Wallace made it a point to have a free event on the South Side. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
Festivities gear up next Saturday and Sunday, but there already are several street closures. And more are on the way.
Festivities gear up next Saturday and Sunday, but there already are several street closures. And more are on the way.
