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Heat warps DuSable Lake Shore Drive bridge, traps it open for over an hour

A planned bridge lift Wednesday left the Chicago span stuck upright, snarling traffic until crews resolved the thermal expansion issue.

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What to know

  • A scheduled morning bridge lift Wednesday left the DuSable Lake Shore Drive span stuck open for over an hour due to thermal expansion caused by heat.
  • The malfunction snarled traffic in both directions on the Chicago highway until crews made adjustments to safely close the bridge.
  • The city blamed the heat-related issue on the bridge structure swelling in high temperatures, preventing proper closure.

“How hot was it today in Chicago? Hot enough to warp a steel bridge over the river on DuSable Lake Shore Drive.”

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Heat warps DuSable Lake Shore Drive bridge, traps it open for over an hour
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The record 13 articles and posts · last 30 days

  1. Why did bridges in Chicago get stuck due to heat? Can it happen again? press · Chicago Sun-Times · Amy Yee · 69d ago
  2. BBC News
    Bridge gets stuck over Chicago River due to heat, officials say. #Chicago #BBCNews video · YouTube · 70d ago
  3. summary covers to here · Sep 2, 8:47 PM · 3 pieces above arrived after
  4. Second Chicago bridge closes Wednesday as Torrence Avenue Bridge stuck press · Chicago Sun-Times · Sun-Times Wire · 71d ago
  5. Heat causes Chicago bridge to swell and become stuck after lifting for passing boat press · Orlando Sentinel · Allison Kiehl · 71d ago · +2 outlets
  6. Heat causes DuSable Lake Shore Drive bridge to get stuck press · Chicago Tribune · Allison Kiehl · 71d ago
  7. 'Heat-related issue' leaves DuSable Lake Shore Drive bridge over Chicago River unusable for over an hour press · Chicago Sun-Times · David Struett · 71d ago
  8. Heat issue blamed for DLSD bridge remaining open for over an hour press · Mastodon · Chicago Sun-Times · 71d ago · 20▲
  9. Hours after heat disrupts bridge access on DuSable Lake Shore Drive, second bridge malfunctions on Far South Side press · Google News · Nation · Chicago Tribune · 71d ago
  10. DuSable Lake Shore Drive bridge reopens after Chicago heat prompts closure press · Google News · Nation · FOX 32 Chicago · 71d ago
  11. Chicago weather today: DuSable Lake Shore Drive bridge over river malfunctions as heat index over 100 forecast Wednesday press · Google News · Nation · ABC7 Chicago · 71d ago
  12. DuSable Lake Shore Drive bridge over Chicago River reopens after heat malfunction, hourslong traffic jam press · Google News · Nation · CBS News · 71d ago
  13. We had two bridges in Chicago freeze up yesterday because of heat/humidity issues. Much of our infrastructure was not… post · Mastodon · SKleefeld@retro.pizza · 70d ago · 8▲
  14. https://www. europesays.com/us/1040400/ Another Chicago bridge gets stuck in sweltering heat hours after DuSable Lake… post · Mastodon · us@pubeurope.com · 70d ago

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