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Heard on: Chicago Police Department Zone 04 · 1/18/2026 01:40 AM
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Until we can get Lake Shore Drive to relieve, I'm going to need at least three vehicles to block off all of the southbound traffic on Lake Shore Drive.
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Have three vehicles detour the traffic going southbound to get onto I-55 going northbound.
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Traffic detour set up near Lake Shore Drive

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As discussed during the dispatch call, traffic control units coordinated a temporary detour near Lake Shore Drive in Chicago. Multiple vehicles were requested to block southbound lanes and redirect traffic onto the northbound I-55. Crews reported being positioned near fire trucks while managing the detour. No injuries or hazards were mentioned.

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I-55, Chicago, IL
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