Expect Lake Shore Drive Closure On Sunday For Helicopter Lift

Northbound and southbound Lake Shore Drive between Chicago Avenue and Division Street closed during early morning on August 11, 2013

Melissa Stratton
OEMC News Affairs
312-746-9454

** MEDIA ADVISORY**

CHICAGO – The Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC) is advising motorists, pedestrians and residents to be aware of the full closure of Lake Shore Drive between Chicago Avenue and Division Street during the hours of 4:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 11, 2013.

This closure is required for the delivery of air conditioning equipment to a north Lake Shore Drive high-rise. There will also be intermittent closures of the Lakefront Path as well. Residents in the area should also be aware of the helicopter activity that morning.

Motorists can detour northbound Lake Shore Drive via westbound Chicago Avenue to northbound Michigan Avenue to northbound Lake Shore Drive. Detour southbound Lake Shore Drive to southbound Michigan Avenue to eastbound Chicago Avenue back to southbound Lake Shore Drive. Detour routes are posted.

Parking restrictions will also be in effect in the area. Motorists are urged to read signage before parking.

OEMC will monitor the event for public safety. Traffic control aides (TCA’s) will be on site to assist with traffic flow.

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