NASCAR is racing into Chicago this weekend, causing significant closures downtown as masses of racing enthusiasts visit the Windy City
this weekend, causing significant closures downtown as masses of racing enthusiasts visit the Windy City
Major closures on Michigan Avenue and DuSable Lake Shore Drive will go into effect Wednesday night. OEMC officials have scheduled a 10:30 a.m. press conference to inform residents and commuters about the looming changes. At 8 p.m., DuSable Lake Shore Drive will be closed between Randolph Street and McFetridge Drive, that is the street by Soldier Field. Traffic will start merging into one lane at North Avenue. Heavy congestion is expected on Michigan, Ontario and Grand avenues. On Thursday, there will be more closures on major streets. As tourists and NASCAR fans flood into the city, officials hope the spectacle will be a boon for local businesses.
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