Significant NASCAR Chicago street closures take effect as race nears
Significant NASCAR Chicago street closures take effect as race nears As Chicago’s NASCAR street race looms just a week away, the most significant street closures around the event have begun. Sunday marks the start of the aggressive prep for the race, with Jackson Drive closing between Michigan Avenue and Columbus Drive, according to officials. Columbus Drive is also now closed between Jackson Drive and Roosevelt Road as the home stretch of the circuit is completed. Previously, Ida B. Wells Drive closed east of Michigan Avenue, while Balbo closed between Michigan Avenue and DuSable Lake Shore Drive. More significant closures will begin on Monday, as lane closures on eastbound Roosevelt Road will get underway. Congress Plaza Drive will also close Monday morning. All of the closures will continue through the race days, which are set for July 1 and 2 around Grant Park. Numerous streets will only allow access for residents and businesses beginning on June 29, including 8th Street, 9th Stre...