City fills more than 143,000 potholes so far this year thanks to mild winter

Due to mild winter weather, city crews will be able to turn to other roadway maintenance and improvement needs earlier in the year, including alley repaving.

Chicago's Division Street Bridge set for repairs, prompting lane closures

Chicago's Department of Transportation (CDOT) has outlined plans for upcoming lane closures on the Division Street Bridge spanning over the Chicago River. 

CTA unveils 'Better Streets for Buses Plan' to enhance Chicago's transit

In an effort to revitalize Chicago's streets and bolster public transportation, the Chicago Transit Authority and the Chicago Department of Transportation have launched the "Better Streets for Buses Plan."

What does the 'Better Streets for Buses' plan mean for CTA riders?
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Improvements are on the way for the CTA after the agency unveiled their Better Streets for Buses plan. The CTA's Jennifer Henry joined First at Four to talk about how the plan will impact riders.

Bridge work begins on California Avenue at I-55

Tuesday marks the first day of a major bridge repair project near the Stevenson Expressway and drivers are having to slow down to get around it.

CDOT begins road construction to enhance safety in Mount Greenwood

The Chicago Department of Transportation is starting construction on the “Streetscape Improvement” project on 111th Street.

Chicago cyclists rally to advocate for protected bike lanes on North Milwaukee Avenue

Dozens of cyclists packed the Wicker Park-Bucktown branch of the Chicago Public Library Monday night to support protected bike lanes on North Milwaukee Avenue and offer their feedback.

CDOT, Divvy launching next-gen scooters
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The next generation scooters are rolling out! CDOT says the new scooters have additional safety features.

Divvy now available throughout all of Chicago, CDOT announces

Chicago's Divvy bike share program has announced a major expansion, both in terms of service area and fleet size.

Fake Twitter accounts impersonating Lightfoot, CDOT and IDOT cause confusion online

The fake Twitter accounts, one which impersonated Mayor Lightfoot and another that announced the closure of DuSable Lake Shore Drive, come as Elon Musk strips away verified badges from users who have not signed up and paid for Twitter Blue.

Fake Twitter accounts impersonating Lightfoot, CDOT and IDOT cause confusion
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Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, along with the Chicago Department of Transportation and Illinois Department of Transportation, were targeted by fake Twitter accounts on Friday announcing the false closure of DuSable Lake Shore Drive.

New traffic devices encourage Chicago drivers to take safer left turns
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If you've noticed a nearby intersection speckled with what look like oversized yellow Legos, it is not your imagination, and CDOT says there's a good reason behind it.

Chicago installs new traffic devices to encourage drivers to take safer left turns

If you've noticed a nearby intersection speckled with what look like oversized yellow Legos, it is not your imagination, and CDOT says there's a good reason behind it.