Lauren Cooper+FollowRed light confusion at Wilson & ClarkA CTA bus blocking the view at Wilson & Clark led to a jaw-dropping moment: a driver in a Toyota 4Runner rolled right through a red light, apparently assuming it was safe just because the bus went ahead. The dashcam footage shows her slow roll into the intersection, followed by an apologetic wave—like that makes it okay! In Chicago, red light cameras mean a $100 ticket, but this kind of move could easily end in something much worse. Ever found yourself in a similar situation? How do you handle blocked signals in busy intersections? #Transportation #ChicagoTraffic #RedLight00Share
umccall+FollowBridge chaos on Chicago’s South SideA routine Monday afternoon turned wild on the Bishop Ford Expressway when a semi slammed into the Norfolk Southern Bridge, sending its trailer flying onto a garbage truck in the next lane. Imagine being stuck in traffic, only to see a trailer topple right in front of you! One driver ended up in the hospital, while the other walked away. The mess shut down all but one lane, backing up traffic until crews cleared the scene. Has anyone else noticed how often these bridge strikes happen around here? What do you think should be done to prevent them? #Transportation #ChicagoTraffic #BridgeStrike00Share
Peter Castillo+FollowDan Ryan crash causes major delays in ChicagoA rollover crash involving a semi-truck and SUV near Englewood turned the Dan Ryan into a parking lot this afternoon. Emergency crews blocked off multiple lanes on I-94 southbound at 63rd, leaving only the far-right lane open and causing serious backups. Three people were taken to the hospital, and delays stretched over 10 minutes during rush hour. If you commute through this area, you know how one accident can throw off your whole evening. How do you handle these sudden traffic jams, and what’s your go-to detour when the Dan Ryan grinds to a halt? #Transportation #ChicagoTraffic #DanRyan00Share
john05+FollowTraffic chaos on Cicero: Semi overturns at I-55An overturned semi-truck right at the I-55 entrance on South Cicero Avenue brought northbound traffic to a standstill just before rush hour today. Emergency crews, including hazmat, rushed in after the truck spilled fuel under the railroad viaduct, forcing drivers to detour and adding up to an hour of delays. If you commute through this stretch, expect serious backups and consider alternate routes. It’s a real headache for anyone trying to get home or make deliveries. Has anyone seen how bad the backup is, or know how long cleanup might take? #Transportation #ChicagoTraffic #CiceroAvenue10Share
