Part of Chicago's Lake Shore Drive closed Monday

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Sunday, April 11, 2021
Part of Chicago's Lake Shore Drive closed Monday
Transportation officials are warning drivers that the Lake Shore Drive Bridge over the Chicago River will be closed Monday.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Lake Shore Drive Bridge over the Chicago River is expected to close Monday for maintenance, according to the Chicago Department of Transportation.

The full closure of the bridge will begin at 9:30 a.m. and last until 2:20 p.m., weather permitting, CDOT said.

Northbound drivers will have a detour from E Monroe Street to S. Columbus Drive, to E. Grand Avenue and back to Lake Shore Drive.

Southbound drivers will exit Lake Shore Drive at E. Grand Avenue, go to S. Columbus Drive and reenter Lake Shore Drive at E. Monroe Street.

For more information, you can visit the Chicago Department of Transportation's website here.