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Chicago Begins Street Closures Ahead of July NASCAR Street Race

Officials have trimmed the buildout schedule to 25 days to reduce disruption for residents and businesses.

Workers put up fencing along Columbus Drive between Jackson Drive and Balbo Drive in preparation for last year's NASCAR Chicago Street Race, in Chicago, June 10. 2024. (Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune)
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Overview

  • Street closures in and around Grant Park begin at 12:01 a.m. on June 19 and will extend through July 14, when all demolition and teardown work is expected to wrap up.
  • The weekend will feature an Xfinity Series race on July 5 followed by the Grant Park 165 Cup Series race on July 6.
  • Organizers reduced the overall preparation window to 25 days this year, compared with 38 days in 2024 and 43 days in 2023.
  • Full shutdowns of DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Michigan Avenue and Columbus Drive will begin July 3 to accommodate the installation of fences, grandstands and hospitality suites.
  • Northbound lanes of DuSable Lake Shore Drive are scheduled to reopen at 6 a.m. on July 7, and officials say businesses and residences will remain accessible throughout setup, race weekend and teardown.