Transportation News Metro/State

Dearborn Street Bridge to close Thursday for repairs

Crews will work on the bridge ahead of the weekend boat run, IDOT said.

By Sun-Times Wire

The Dearborn Street Bridge over the Chicago River will close Thursday for repairs ahead of the weekend boat run.

The closure will last from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., according to the Illinois Department of Transportation.

Traffic will be rerouted via Wacker Drive, State and Kinzie streets.

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