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Chicago Bridges Gridlock: Commuters in Crisis
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Chicagos Holiday Gridlock: Century-Old Bridges Cause Commute Chaos
Chicagos downtown Loop is facing severe traffic congestion due to the delayed reopening of the State Street bridge over the Chicago River. Originally scheduled for mid-November, the reopening has been pushed back multiple times due to emergency repairs and weather issues, with no new date set. Adding to the problem, the Lake Street bridge has been closed since earlier this year and wont reopen until January 2028. The closures have led to rush-hour backups, causing drivers to be trapped on Metra railroad tracks. Local leaders are expressing frustration over the situation, with Alderman Brendan Reilly calling it a turning the central business district into an island. The Chicago Department of Transportations chief bridge engineer explains that these moveable spans are complex and labor-intensive, leading to quick closures if danger is detected. With four bridges already closed and more potentially following, commuters are facing endless delays and snaking lines of cars stretching for miles. Checkout Solipillow.com
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