As the NASCAR street race in Chicago approaches, significant street closures are now in effect. These closures are necessary to ensure the smooth and safe operation of the event. Here is an overview of the closures leading up to the race:
Sunday Closures:
Jackson Drive:
Closed between Michigan Avenue and Columbus Drive.
Columbus Drive:
Closed between Jackson Drive and Roosevelt Road to complete the final section of the circuit.
Previous Closures:
– Ida B. Wells Drive: Closed east of Michigan Avenue.
– Balbo: Closed between Michigan Avenue and DuSable Lake Shore Drive.
Upcoming Closures:
Monday Closures:
– Eastbound Roosevelt Road: Lane closures will be implemented.
– Congress Plaza Drive: Will be closed.
June 29 Access Restrictions:
Certain streets including 8th Street, 9th Street, 11th Street, and Harrison Street will only allow access for residents and businesses.
Michigan Avenue Restrictions:
– Northbound Side: Only residents and business employees will have access between Roosevelt Road and Balbo Drive.
– Southbound Side: Only residents and business employees will have access between Monroe and Jackson.
Recommended Alternative Route:
Residents are encouraged to use Randolph Street to travel between Michigan Avenue and Columbus Drive during the race preparation process.
Further Closures (in chronological order):
June 26:
– Congress Plaza Drive: Closed.
– Eastbound Roosevelt Road: Lane closures between Columbus Drive and DuSable Lake Shore Drive.
June 27:
– Southbound DuSable Lake Shore Drive: Curb lane closure between Balbo Drive and Roosevelt Road for track barrier installation.
June 28:
– Southbound DuSable Lake Shore Drive: Closed between Randolph Street and McFetridge Road.
– Northbound Michigan Avenue: Lane closures between Van Buren and Jackson.
– Jackson Drive: Closed between Columbus Drive and DuSable Lake Shore Drive.
– Monroe Street: Closed between Columbus Drive and DuSable Lake Shore Drive.
– Columbus Drive: Closed between Jackson Drive and Monroe Street.
June 29:
– Northbound Michigan Avenue: Closed between Balbo and Jackson from 8 p.m.
– Roosevelt Road: Closed in both directions between Columbus Drive and DuSable Lake Shore Drive from 10 p.m.
June 30:
– Southbound Michigan Avenue: Closed between Balbo and Jackson from 5 p.m.
July 1:
– Northbound DuSable Lake Shore Drive: Closed between McFetridge and Randolph as a safety precaution.
Road Reopenings:
Reopening of roads will begin on July 2, with DuSable Lake Shore Drive and Michigan Avenue among the primary roadways that crews will focus on first. All deconstruction and road reopenings should be completed by July 15.
For more detailed information, please refer to NASCAR’s website or stay updated through official announcements and local news sources.
