umccall+FollowKennedy Expressway lanes reopening soon!Big news for Chicago drivers: the Kennedy Expressway is about to get a lot less stressful. Starting Wednesday morning, all four outbound lanes between Addison and Pulaski will be open again, finally easing the bottleneck that’s been slowing everyone down since spring. While a few ramps will still reopen over the next month, the Illinois Department of Transportation says the whole outbound project is on track to wrap up by Thanksgiving. Imagine a smoother ride to O’Hare and less time stuck in traffic—how will this change your daily commute? Share your thoughts and let’s talk about what this means for our city! #Transportation #ChicagoTraffic #KennedyExpressway00Share
Joe Gallagher+FollowKennedy Expressway crash causes major delaysSaturday morning commuters on Chicago’s Northwest Side faced a total shutdown of the Kennedy Expressway’s outbound lanes after a crash near Fullerton Avenue. The backup was intense, especially with ongoing construction already reducing lanes and closing key ramps. By 9 a.m., traffic was moving again, but this incident highlights just how fragile our daily routes can be when accidents and construction overlap. Have you noticed more traffic headaches lately with all the Kennedy work? How are you adjusting your commute? Let’s share tips and frustrations—maybe we can help each other out! #Transportation #ChicagoTraffic #KennedyExpressway00Share
Sean Clark+FollowKennedy Expressway lanes reopening brings real reliefChicago drivers, get ready for a smoother commute—outbound Kennedy Expressway lanes north of Addison are reopening just in time for Friday morning rush hour. After months of frustrating detours and delays, all lanes and several key ramps will be accessible by 5 a.m. Friday. This marks a big step forward in the Kennedy Expressway Bridge Rehabilitation Project, promising less congestion and more predictability for daily travel. While a few ramp closures will still pop up next week, the end of major headaches is finally in sight. How will this change your routine? Let’s talk about what this means for our city’s traffic flow! #Transportation #ChicagoTraffic #KennedyExpressway00Share
Lauren Cooper+FollowStevenson Expressway turns into a sludge obstacle courseCommuters on the Stevenson Expressway had to swerve and slow down after a truck spilled septic sludge across the southbound lanes of I-55. The mess caused a major headache for drivers, with traffic crawling and cars dodging slick patches. It’s not every day you see a highway transformed into a slippery obstacle course! Cleanup crews worked quickly, but many are wondering how spills like this can be prevented in the future. Have you ever experienced a bizarre road hazard during your daily drive? Let’s hear your wildest traffic stories! #Transportation #ChicagoTraffic #StevensonExpressway00Share
