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Lakefront Trail Users Horrified As Cars Drive Onto Pedestrian And Bike Path To Avoid Traffic Jam
WATCH: Several people drove on the trail, where vehicles are not permitted. The incident shows a need for more trail protection from drivers, users say.
Drivers Are Killing Bicyclists Trying To Get To, From The Lakefront Trail. The City Isn’t Making It Safer, Advocates Say
On Feb. 28, Gerardo Marciales, 41, was riding his bike across DuSable Lake Shore Drive from the Lakefront Trail when a driver hit him, police said.
Lakefront Trail Closed As 16-Foot, ‘Battering’ Waves Expected To Hit Chicago
The waves are expected to erode the shoreline and create "dangerous conditions," including flooding of low-lying roads and bike paths like the Lakefront Trail.
43rd Street Pedestrian Bridge To Be Demolished Wednesday, Closing Lake Shore Drive Overnight
A new, accessible overpass — similar in design to the curvy 41st Street bridge — is set to open late next year.
Shoreline Renovations At Arthur Ashe Beach Park Start Monday As City Continues To Address Lakefront Erosion
The South Shore park will be closed for six weeks as city crews complete a project to protect the south lakefront from erosion and flooding.
43rd Street Pedestrian Bridge Over Lake Shore Drive To Be Replaced With Accessible Overpass
A bridge that's accessible to wheelchairs and bikes will replace the existing bridge over Lake Shore Drive and the Metra tracks at 43rd Street.
Jackson Park Harbor Getting $3 Million Fix To Better Protect Lakefront Trail From Flooding
The pedestrian portion of the Lakefront Trail in the area has been closed indefinitely due to flooding caused by a breached wall, forcing cyclists and pedestrians to share a path.
Lakefront Restaurants Get OK To Reopen — But Beaches Still Closed
At least five beachfront restaurants will open this weekend for the first time this summer.
Downtown Section Of Lakefront Trail Reopening Friday
The trail was closed for months due to the coronavirus pandemic and repair work.
City Beaches, In Use Despite Closure, Need Lifeguards, Alderman Says
"With another holiday weekend upon us and no lifeguards in the works, I fear for drownings that may occur," Ald. Maria Hadden said.
4 Fluffy Piping Plover Chicks Hatch at Montrose Beach
New videos show the adorable baby plovers.
The 606 And Lakefront Trail Reopen Monday. Here Are The New Rules
The popular trails are back, but they're only open 6 a.m.-7 p.m. daily and have other restrictions.
Badly Damaged Lakefront Trail Getting $4.75 Million Donation For Repairs, Reopens Monday With Masks Required
The Lakefront Trail is set to reopen Monday, though with restrictions due to the pandemic.
