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Last updated ON August 8 at 1:30 PM.
POTENTIAL TRAFFIC IMPACTS
Protests and Street Closures
Everyday indefinitely (8 a.m., 9 a.m., and 1 p.m.)
Multiple groups plan to gather every day until mass deportation ceases and will take place at the Chicago Immigration Courts - 55 E. Monroe.
Monday-Friday indefinitely (9 a.m.)
Immigration Protest
This daily protest will take place at the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services at 101 W. Ida B Wells.
Fridays, weekly through October 3 (10 a.m.-3 p.m.)
Chicago Food Truck Festival at Daley Plaza
This event takes place at Daley Plaza - 50 W. Washington.
Sunday, August 10 (10 a.m.)
2025 Annual Arbaean Procession
This gathering takes place at Daley Plaza - 50 W. Washington.
Sunday, August 10 (1 p.m.)
Unite for Trans Youth Lives
This event will take place at Federal Plaza - 230 S. Dearborn.
state/ Lake Station Project Update
CDOT is planning to start advanced utility locate work on the State and Lake Station reconstruction project. We will be implementing lane reductions on Lake Street and State Street in a one-week stagger to properly transition into work activities and street impacts.
Lake Street will be reduced to one lane on Monday, August 18th. In the graphic below, the orange areas represent the work zone, and the white arrows illustrate the traffic flow.
State Street will be reduced to one lane in each direction on Monday, August 25th. In the graphic below, the orange areas represent the work zone, and the white arrows illustrate the traffic flow.
Full Closure of State Street Bascule Bridge for Repairs Through Fall 2025
The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) will begin emergency repair work on the State Street Bascule Bridge over the main branch of the Chicago River starting Monday, April 28, 2025. The work will require a full closure of the bridge to all vehicular and pedestrian traffic through mid-November 2025.
The scope of work involves removing and replacing floor beams and rehabilitating multiple center lock components. Additional viaduct repairs north of the bridge will also be constructed.
Detour information
- Northbound vehicular traffic: From northbound State St., detour to westbound Wacker Dr., to northbound Dearborn St., to eastbound Kinzie St., back to northbound State St.
- Southbound vehicular traffic: From southbound State St., detour to westbound Kinzie St., to southbound Clark St., to eastbound Wacker Dr., back to southbound State St.
- Pedestrians can use Dearborn Street or Wabash Avenue as alternate routes.
- Bicyclists can use the existing protected bike lane on Dearborn Street.
- CTA reroutes are currently being finalized.
View and download an informational flyer about the project here: State St Bascule Bridge and Viaduct Repair.
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.
