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Lane Closures:
Upper and Lower Randolph St
Last week, CDOT closed specific traffic lanes on Upper and Lower Randolph St to repair large potholes. These closures will be in effect until May 29. The following lanes have been closed:
- Left lane on westbound Upper Randolph
- Right lane shifted to parking/bike lane from 340 - 400 E Randolph St
- The single lane will be shared between bicycles and vehicles
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Right lane on westbound Lower Randolph between 340 - 400 E Randolph St
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There will be no impacts to the bike lane.
Navy Pier Fireworks Begin Saturday, May 23
Residents should be advised that the weekly fireworks at Navy Pier are beginning this Saturday, May 23. The fireworks show occurs every Saturday and Wednesday until Saturday, September 5. The Saturday show begins at 10pm each week, and the Wednesday show begins at 9pm. Each show lasts about 10 minutes.
Public Assembly:
44 E Wacker - Vietnam Veterans Memorial
On Monday, May 25, a group will gather near the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Wacker Dr. No street closures are expected in response to this assembly. The City estimates an attendance of 125 people.
Helicopter Lift:
1 N Wacker
On Sunday, May 31, a crane lift will take place at 1 N Wacker Dr. The lift will occur between 9-11am on 5/31. During the lift, the following closures will be in place:
- Wacker Dr, from Washington St to Monroe St
- Madison St, from Franklin St to the Madison St Bridge
Additionally, pedestrian access will be limited in the area bounded by Wacker Dr, Washington St, Franklin St, and Monroe St for the safety of all personnel and pedestrians
State Street Closed for State / Lake CTA Station Reconstruction
As part of the ongoing State / Lake CTA Station Reconstruction project, a full closure has been implemented on State Street, from Wacker Drive to Randolph Street. State Street is scheduled to remain closed until June 19, 2026. Lake Street, between State Street and Wabash Avenue, will remain closed indefinitely. Please click here for the detour map. During this closure, emergency sewer repair work will also be completed on State Street.
Until the closure is lifted, northbound vehicles will be rerouted to Randolph Street, Dearborn Street, and Kinzie Street to re-access State Street. Southbound vehicles will be rerouted to Kinzie Street, Clark Street, and Washington Street to re-access State Street. Local business and driveway access on State Street will be maintained during the closures. All sidewalks and crosswalks are open for pedestrians. The underground CTA Red Line train station at Lake will remain open. As a result of the closure on State Street, the following CTA bus stops will be eliminated at State & Lake until Friday, June 19:
#2 - Hyde Park Express, #6 – Jackson Park Express, #10 – Museum Science & Industry, #29 – State, #36 – Broadway, #62 – Archer, #146 – Inner Lake Shore/Michigan Express, #148 – Clarendon/Michigan Express.
Utility Work:
Superior & Wells
Starting Tuesday, May 26, utility work will be performed at the intersection of Superior & Wells. The work will last until Friday, May 29. During the work, the traffic lanes will be blocked, but the parking lanes on the north side Superior St and the east side of Wells St will be utilized for motor vehicles to maintain traffic flow.
Grand Avenue - Bally's Casino
To prepare for the new permanent Bally's Casino, utility work will be completed on Grand Ave in River North. As a result of this construction, Grand Ave, between Union Ave and Kingsbury St, will be reduced to one lane in each direction. These closures will be in place until the first week of July.
Canal St Reconstruction
The closures remain on the east half of Canal St, between Adams and Madison, and parking on Canal, between Adams and Madison, will be prohibited. Two lanes on the west side of Canal St will be maintained for northbound traffic. These closures will last until late 2026. Pedestrian traffic will be maintained on the west side of Canal St, and access to driveways and commercial loading zones will be maintained.
Bridge Construction Updates
Work continues on the Lake Street Bascule Bridge. The sidewalk on the southwest corner of the bridge will remain closed until summer 2026. The Lake Street Bascule Bridge is expected to re-open by spring 2028. The detour map can be found here. Alderman Reilly has expressed frustration with the lack of planning and coordination from CDOT, but he is hopeful that new CDOT Commissioner William Cheaks will improve traffic conditions downtown. The State Street Bridge is now open. The approximate completion date for the Chicago Avenue Bridge is January 2027, and the Lake Street Bridge will be completed by spring 2028.
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