CDOT announces total overnight shutdown of Chicago’s DuSable Lake Shore Drive bridge for maintenance

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Tori Levy

 –  Staff Writer

 ·  September 11, 2026

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If you plan to drive next Tuesday, Sept. 15, be aware that the DuSable Lake Shore Drive Bridge will be closed overnight.

The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) has announced an overnight closure of the DuSable Lake Shore Drive Bridge over the main branch of the Chicago River, following a closure that began last night, Sept. 10.

This is happening as city crews prepare for the fall boat runs, during which tall-masted ships return from Lake Michigan to their winter docking spots along the Chicago River.

Complete overnight closure set for DuSable Lake Shore Drive bridge

The bridge will be completely closed from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. on the following date:

• Tuesday, Sept. 15 into Wednesday, Sept. 16

Detour routes:

For Northbound Traffic: Take DuSable Lake Shore Drive to Wacker Drive, then to Columbus Drive, Illinois Street, and back to DuSable Lake Shore Drive.

For Southbound Traffic: Take DuSable Lake Shore Drive to Grand Avenue, then to Columbus Drive, Wacker Drive, and back to DuSable Lake Shore Drive.