Fallowing Chicago river Bridge Lift/Boat run

[Chicago2210]

Good Afternoon, I am going to monitor the Chicago River Bridge Lift/Boat Run sometime in the next few weeks. I am thinking of bringing a scanner, will this help me in keeping track of the bridge lifts? I understand CDOT Bridge crews us Marine CH 12? Finally I would likely be fallowing the Run from Madison to Street to either Michigan or Lake Shore Drive which is better? Thanks.

 

[kevino]

Good Afternoon, I am going to monitor the Chicago River Bridge Lift/Boat Run sometime in the next few weeks. I am thinking of bringing a scanner, will this help me in keeping track of the bridge lifts? I understand CDOT Bridge crews us Marine CH 12? Finally I would likely be fallowing the Run from Madison to Street to either Michigan or Lake Shore Drive which is better? Thanks.

I can confirm that CDOT crews use VHF marine channel 12 for bridge lifts.

 

[Chicago2210]

I have fallowed several for the past several weeks, I wonder why the announce when a bridge is in the air? Thanks.

 

[Tx4]

I have fallowed several for the past several weeks, I wonder why the announce when a bridge is in the air? Thanks.

it's for event logging in the recorders...