As winter storms that bring snowfall, gusty winds and dangerously cold temperatures affect the Chicago area, state and local officials have enacted several measures to try to reduce the risk of travel during storms. did.
In particular, Indiana officials announced that a winter weather ban across Indiana toll roads will take effect Thursday afternoon. This measure will last until 11pm on Christmas Eve.
The ban prohibits semi-trailers carrying double or triple trailers and high-profile oversized packages from traveling on the Indiana Toll Roads at any point within state borders during this period. .
In addition, CTA has changed its bus route to take DuSable Lake Shore Drive and is now avoiding lakeside roads as inland road conditions are favorable for bus travel.
It is currently unknown when CTA will resume bus service for DuSable Lake Shore Drive.
With road conditions becoming increasingly unfavorable for drivers, the Illinois State Police have launched an emergency snow removal plan for the entire Illinois Toll Road system.
Drivers involved in minor collisions with uninjured and drivable vehicles will be asked to exchange insurance information and submit a report afterwards.