BRONZEVILLE — Buckle up for a painful morning commute, South Siders.
Construction work to patch up segments of South DuSable Lake Shore Drive between Roosevelt Road and 31st Street will start Monday, according to the Chicago Department of Transportation. The repair work will include both the northbound and southbound lanes, closing up to three lanes of traffic in during the day, officials said.
Drivers should plan ahead to allow extra travel time, take alternate routes or use public transportation, officials said. The work is scheduled to take eight weeks.
Here’s the schedule:
April 22-May 6:Â Â Southbound lanes will close. Three lanes will be closed during working hours of 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. One lane will remain closed 4 p.m.-9 a.m. daily. Additionally, one southbound lane will be closed 24/7, spokesperson Erica Schroeder said.
May 6-20: Northbound lanes will close. Three lanes will be closed during working hours of 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. One lane will remain closed 4 p.m.-9 a.m. daily.
May 20-June 3:Â Southbound lanes will close again. Three lanes will be closed during daytime working hours of 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Two lanes will be closed 4 p.m.-9 a.m. daily.
June 3-17:Â Northbound lanes will close. Three lanes will be closed during daytime working hours of 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Two lanes will be closed 4 p.m.-9 a.m. daily.
Drivers should pay close attention to flaggers and construction sings when entering and driving near work zones, obey posted speed limits, drive with extra caution and be alert for workers and equipment, officials said.
The project is part of the transportation department’s 2024 arterial resurfacing program.
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