Stay at Home Order
In response to the evolving COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Chicago has joined the State of Illinois in issuing a Stay at Home order effective Saturday, March 21st at 5pm CT. In addition, City of Chicago facilities are closed to the public. Staff are prioritizing essential services to protect the health and safety of our residents and employees. As such, we may be delayed in responding to non-essential inquiries and service requests. To stay up to date on the City of Chicago’s COVID-19 response, please visit the City Coronavirus Response Center site.
Major Projects, Programs and Studies
CDOT is always exploring transportation concepts to meet Chicago's needs for both the near-term and longer-term future. Working with other city, regional and state entities, CDOT develops concepts, seeks public input and explores funding options for a wide variety of transportation-infrastructure improvements.
Click on the links below for more information on current and future projects and initiatives.
Western/Belmont/Clybourn Project
Complete Streets Design Guidelines
Make Way For People
Streetscapes and Sustainable Design
Sustainable Urban Infrastucture Guidelines
Addison Underbridge Connection of the North Riverfront Trail
Bloomingdale Trail
Central Loop Bus Rapid Transit
South Lakefront Corridor Transit Study
Union Station Master Plan Study
Chicago Riverwalk
Navy Pier Flyover
Western Avenue improvement project/Western viaduct at Belmont
Chicago Railroad Economic Opportunities Plan
Damen/Elston/Fullerton intersection improvement
Chicago's Smart Lighting Project
Washington / Wabash Loop Elevated Station Project
The Loop Link Project
Adams Street Bridge Closing For Major Reconstruction
Grand Avenue Reconstruction Project
RNS Website Transition to CDOT Link