Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport said an earlier protest on I-190 may substantially delay incoming traffic to the airport Monday morning.
The airport announced the delay on X, formerly known as Twitter, and encouraged travelers to consider different methods of travel including the CTA Blue Line.
Around 9:25 a.m., the Chicago Department of Aviation said inbound traffic heading toward O’Hare was resuming. The airport’s twitter account warned travelers to still allow extra time to get to the airport.
Vehicular travel into O'Hare may be substantially delayed this morning due to protest activity on I-190. Departing passengers are encouraged to consider alternative modes of transportation to the airport, including the @cta Blue Line. Additional updates will be provided. pic.twitter.com/A8wqNH3zQ6
— O'Hare Intl. Airport (@fly2ohare) April 15, 2024
An earlier alert from Total Traffic said all outbound lanes on the Kennedy Expressway between Bessie Coleman Drive and O’Hare Airport were blocked starting around 8:23 a.m.
Video posted on social showed travelers walking on the sides of the highway toward the airport.
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