Despite the concerns of the local alderman and neighborhood groups, Chicago officials say a new study — paid for by the city’s chosen casino developer — gives them confidence that River North can handle increased traffic slated for the proposed Bally’s temporary casino at Medinah Temple.

The second traffic impact study of the area released today gives “further final evidence that this is something that we think from a traffic point of view can be accommodated in the River North area,” said Chicago Department of Transportation Managing Deputy Commissioner Kevin O’Malley.

The study was commissioned by Bally’s — the company selected by Mayor Lori Lightfoot to develop the permanent casino in River West — and completed by V3 companies and Fish Transportation Group.