The Chicago Loop is periodically affected by construction work, public events, filmmaking, and other projects. Stay up to date on current advisories, and view the latest updates.
Last updated ON december 5 AT 10:40 A.M.
POTENTIAL TRAFFIC IMPACTS
GATHERINGS & CONCERTS
Friday, November 21 through Wednesday, December 24
Christkindlmarket
This market will take place at Daley Plaza - 50 W. Washington. Their operating hours are as follows:
- Sunday-Thursday: 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
- Friday-Saturday: 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Sunday, December 7 (11 a.m.)
Ride for Palestine
This gathering will take place at Daley Plaza - 50 W. Washington.
Monday, December 8 (8 a.m.)
Public health and safety budget
This public gathering will take place at 121 N. LaSalle.
Friday, December 19 (8 a.m.-noon)
Protest to Demand Illinois Divest from Genocide!
This gathering will take place at 160 N. LaSalle.
CDOT Lake St. Bridge Construction Update
The contractors continue to work on the major rehabilitation of the historically eligible Lake Street Bascule Bridge. Please see some updates for upcoming work detailed below:
- Wacker Drive Pedestrian Path: The north-south pedestrian crosswalk on Wacker Drive will be shifted into a protected closed lane on Wacker Drive on December 4, 2025.
- West Bridge House Demo: Daily Bridge House Demo on Weekly Day shifts continue as planned for the remainder of the year. Currently scheduled for regular weekday hours.
- Lake Street Bridge Lifts: A bridge lift is tentatively scheduled for December 12, 2025 to move the crane barge to the south side of the bridge.
- Adjacent Projects:
- Canal Street: The adjacent CDOT project roadway work from Canal Street (from Lake Street to Kinzie Street) is complete. Closures have been removed.
- Lower Wacker: Work impacting Lower Wacker Drive is complete.
Your patience is appreciated as CDOT strives to improve the City of Chicago’s bridge and roadway network while maintaining safe access to our transit partners as well as businesses and residents in the area.
state/ Lake Station Project Update
The State and Lake Station reconstruction project includes a complete redesign of one of Chicago’s busiest transit stations to improve safety, accessibility, and comfort for riders, and marks a new gateway to downtown.
Some pedestrian light poles on Lake Street are being removed ahead of track and station construction. Temporary pedestrian lights have been installed in their place.
This week the project continued the utility locate operation and started work on pavement removals on State Street along preparing to relocate an underground ComEd electrical duct bank.
Lake Street is reduced to one lane.
State Street is reduced to one lane in each direction between Wacker Drive and Randolph Street.
These work activities may result in louder noise and some vibrations in the area. Visit the project website to learn how the team is working to reduce these impacts.
Helpful Tips:
Chicago Loop Alliance encourages everyone to be aware of standard security procedures. Loop stakeholders are urged to take the following precautions:
- Get alerts from Notify Chicago on various emergency and non-emergency situations in your area.
- The city reminds the public to remain aware and cautious. CPD has provided tips on how to prevent becoming a carjacking victim.
- Consider an optional tool for business owners to assist CPD with chronic trespassing issues. To enroll in the program, please find helpful Trespass Affidavit Program forms here.
- Learn more about the city’s Home and Business Protection Program to aid in the protection and safety of the city here. You can also join the OEMC network of Private Sector Camera Initiative here.
- The city reminds the public to be aware of their surroundings and to report suspicious activity. If you notice something suspicious, notify onsite security or call 9-1-1. If You See Something, Say Something™ is a national anti-terrorism public awareness campaign that emphasizes the importance of reporting suspicious activity to law enforcement authorities.
- Sign up for Smart911 to help first responders rapidly assist in the case of an emergency.
- Pay attention to the entrance of your business, and consider your current security measures.
- Make sure Chicago Loop Alliance has current contact information for your business by emailing info@chicagoloopalliance.com with full contact information. Watch for emails from CLA containing security or other pertinent information.
Social Services
Need help and don't know where to turn?
2-1-1 hotline:
You can now talk to a local navigator by calling 2-1-1, texting your zip code to 898211, or by visiting 211MetroChicago.org. This service is free, fast, local, confidential, and available 24/7.
211 Metro Chicago connects you to the help you need such as:
- Childcare
- Employment
- Housing
- Food Assistance
- And much more!
9-8-8 Crisis Hotline:
As of July 16, 2022, all phone companies and text messaging providers are required to route all 9-8-8 calls and text messages to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. To learn more, visit www.fcc.gov/988Lifeline.
Sign up for emergency alert system for businesses
The city of Chicago is rolling out a new program to provide emergency alerts to businesses. Local business owners can text "CHIBIZ" to 67283 or visit chicago.gov/chibizalerts to opt in to get the alerts. Businesses will be asked to submit some details specific to their business so that the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection and the Office of Emergency Management and Communication can send targeted alerts to specific areas of the city, as needed.
