CHICAGO – The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) and Office Emergency Management & Communications (OEMC) remind residents that the NASCAR Chicago Street Race traffic plan is in effect.

From 7 PM on June 18 to 6 AM on June 19, there will be a full closure on Jackson Dr. from Michigan Ave. to Columbus Dr. Starting at 6 AM on June 19 there will be a traffic lane closure on Jackson Dr. from Michigan Ave. to Columbus Dr. During these closures, residents are encouraged to plan ahead and to use Randolph St. Please refer to the illustration below.

Beginning at 6 am on Monday, June 19, there will be a full closure of Balbo Dr. from Michigan Ave. to DuSable Lake Shore Drive (intersection will remain open).

The next significant traffic impact residents can expect starts on Sunday, June 25.

The City of Chicago and NASCAR officials have worked closely to develop a traffic plan that outlines street closures, parking restrictions, and pedestrian routes in and around Grant Park. For the latest information on the traffic plan, visit: https://www.nascarchicago.com/localinfo/.

The Chicago OEMC app is also a great tool to download as street closures and other event information will be added in the coming weeks. The app is now available through the Apple App and Google Play Stores. To immediately download, click HERE or visit the website Chicago.gov/OEMC.