Chicago Department of Transportation

04/18/2026

What can your city do for you?

04/05/2026

How would you invest $300 million?

Mayor Brandon Johnson on Wednesday announced the city is investing more than $300 million into 15 affordable housing developments across the city.

10/10/2025

How have you been managing your commute around many of the construction projects in your area?

The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) announced that starting Monday, October 6, 2025, construction will begin on the Lake Street Bascule Bridge over the South Branch of the Chicago River, between Canal Street and Wacker Drive. The project will rehabilitate the 109-year-old Lake Street Br...

08/09/2023

CDOT has announced the reconstruction of Canal Street between Jackson Street and Adams Street that began August 7th, 2023. According to CDOT, the work is expected to last eighteen months. The full width of Canal Street, including the roadway and sidewalks, will be fully reconstructed.

Access to Union Station will be maintained and entrances adjacent to the Chicago River will be unaffected. A pdf flyer with all detour information is attached for your review. Please check the CDOT Website for updates and additional information.

10/20/2016

http://www.chicagotribune.com/classified/automotive/ct-chicago-emissions-testing-closure-1019-20161019-story.html

Four vehicle emissions testing facilities, including the last two in the city of Chicago, are being shut down by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency on Nov. 1 to reduce costs and streamline operations.

09/03/2016

What ideas do you have to improve our city streets and highways?

10/27/2013

What are some things that you would like to see improved by the Chicago Department of Transportation?

05/14/2012