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Construction Cripples Kennedy Expressway Traffic in Chicago
Construction on the Kennedy Expressway has caused unprecedented traffic delays, slowing vehicle flow and extending travel times for commuters.
GMNA Chicago

Construction work on Chicago’s Kennedy Expressway has produced the most severe traffic delays in decades, officials said on October 23, 2026.
The ongoing projects on the expressway are slowing vehicle flow, resulting in unusually long travel times for drivers using the major commuter route.