DuSable Lake Shore Drive bridge reopens after Chicago heat prompts closure

CHICAGO - The extreme heat kept Chicago's DuSable Lake Shore Drive bridge from fully closing following a scheduled bridge lift Wednesday morning.

As of 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, the bridge has since reopened.

The backstory:

CDOT said the bridge had experienced a heat-related issue during the scheduled lift, and crews were making adjustments to safely close the bridge and reopen the roadway as quickly as possible.

Traffic control was in place, and motorists were urged to use alternate routes until the bridge reopened.

The issue comes as the Chicago area is under a Heat Advisory, with the heat index expected to reach 100 to 110 degrees.