Chicago releases 2025 bridge lift schedule

CHICAGO - Bridge lifts along the Chicago River will resume this weekend, city officials announced today.

The bridge lifts will take place along the main and south bridges of the Chicago River twice a week. This year's lifts start on Saturday and allow recreational boats to travel to and from their storage yards.

A total of 27 bridges will be raised between South Ashland Avenue to DuSable Lake Shore Drive. Each bridge is raised one at a time, a process that takes roughly 10 minutes and halts traffic until the bridge is lowered.

Bridge lifts typically take place at 8 a.m. on Saturdays and 9 a.m. on Wednesdays.