Chicago River bridge gets stuck after lifting for boat to pass
CHICAGO (AP) — A major bridge in downtown Chicago remained stuck in the…
A critically important downtown Chicago bridge remained immobile in the raised position for over four hours on Wednesday due to excessive heat, according to officials. The DuSable Lake Shore Drive bridge, spanning the Chicago River at Grand Avenue, was scheduled to lower to permit a vessel to pass, but the issue arose as temperatures spiked.
The bridge's metal components expanded, preventing the two fixed sections from closing properly. The Chicago Department of Transportation's spokeswoman, Erica Schroeder, explained that the bridge finally reopened shortly before 2:30 p.m. after crews and the Chicago Fire Department adjusted the cooling system. The extreme heat wave, which began on Tuesday, had residents warned by the National Weather Service to brace for "dangerous heat."
The stuck bridge led to significant traffic congestion downtown as motorists were forced to reroute.
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Also reported by 2 other outlets
- Chicago River bridge gets stuck after lifting for boat to pass winnipegfreepress.com
- Popular downtown Chicago bridge stuck in up position due to heat thehill.com
