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, and beginning at 12:01 AM on June 10, there will be a full closure on Ida B. Wells Dr. from Michigan Ave. to Columbus Dr., including adjacent sidewalks. During this closure, residents are encouraged to use Jackson Dr. and Balbo Dr. as alternate routes. Please refer to the illustration below.

Closure of Ida B. Wells Dr. between Michigan Ave. and Columbus Dr.

The next significant traffic impact residents can expect starts on Sunday, June 18, and Monday, June 19. Beginning on 7 PM on June 18th to 6 AM on June 19th, 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 travel lane closure on Jackson Dr. From Michigan Ave. to Columbus Dr.

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.