The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) is reconstructing the Halsted Street bridge over the Chicago River North Branch canal. The new bridge will replace the existing movable bridge, built in 1909. The bridge hasn’t operated in more than 25 years,and a movable bridge is no longer needed.

The new, tied-arch bridge will feature two full lanes of traffic in each direction, up from the current one lane in each direction. The bridge will also feature marked bike lanes in each direction. This new configuration will improve traffic flow and safety for motoristsand bicyclists.

Other project features:

• Resurfacing of Halsted from Division to North Branch
• Architectural lighting
• Streetlight replacement

TRAFFIC DETOURS

• Cars and bikes–Chicago to Larrabee to Division, back to Halsted
• Trucks and buses–North Branch to Cherry to Division, back to Halsted

BUS STOP RELOCATION

Halsted at Division
Southbound, Farside to Nearside
Stop ID Number: #15273 (farside ID)
Routes Stopping: #8 – Halsted

Halsted at North Branch (NB, FT) to North Branch at Halsted, (NWB, FS)
Northbound, Far-T to North Branch at Halsted, Farside
Stop ID Number: #15405 (Far-T ID) to #16022 (Farside ID)
Routes Stopping: #8 – Halsted

Halsted Bridge Reconstruction Flier