The express lanes on the Kennedy Expressway in and out of Chicago have been closed for months -- but if you're a VIP attending the Democratic National…
The express lanes on the Kennedy Expressway in and out of Chicago have been closed for months -- but if you're a VIP attending the Democratic National Convention, you can skip the trafficmonths-long major construction and lane closures
The Illinois Department of Transportation on Tuesday confirmed NBC 5 traffic reporter Kye Martin that"dignitaries and high-profile DNC attendees" can make use the closed Kennedy express lanes at times, avoiding big traffic and congestion headaches. To the general commuting public however, the lanes remain closed.
"The department has provided some availability for security purposes, but the express lanes will not be open to the general public in either direction during the convention," an IDOT spokesperson said, before referring NBC Chicago to the United States Secret Service for more information.At the Lawrence exit on the Kennedy expressway on Aug. 20, 2024, where coach buses associated with the DNC in Chicago wait to merge onto the express lanes.
Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know. Sign up for the weekly Below is a full list of closures and where you can find them, according to the Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications:N. Wabash from E, Chestnut to E Delaware Place from Sunday, August 18 through Wednesday, August 21E. Chicago from N. Michigan Avenue to N. Rush Street from Sunday, August 18 through Friday, August 23N. Rush from E. Delaware Place to E. Walton on Tuesday, August 20.
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