DuSable Lake Shore Drive bridge malfunctions due to heat, leading to major traffic jam

Source WLS AM
Original Load Date Sept. 3, 2026, 7:01 a.m.
Last Updated Sept. 3, 2026, 7:01 a.m.
Original URL https://www.wlsam.com/2026/09/03/dusable-lake-shore-drive-bridge-malfunctions-due-to-heat-leading-to-major-traffic-jam/

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Major traffic delays occurred Wednesday as a bridge carrying DuSable Lake Shore Drive over the Chicago River became stuck in the up position. The Chicago Office of Emergency Management posted about incident just after 11 a.m., saying the Lake Shore Drive Bridge at Grand was stuck in the “up” positi...