Significant street closures begin this week NBC Chicago [Video]

Significant road closures and parking restrictions will go into place later this week for the 2024 NASCAR Chicago Street Race, which is set to take place next month.

This year’s event, scheduled for July 6-7 in and around Grant Park, will feature a shortened timeline of closures, reduced to 19 days from 25.

Still, there will be plenty of street closures, parking restrictions and pedestrian reroutes associated with the event, according to officials,

“Now in its second year, the City of Chicago has been working with NASCAR in the planning and execution of the 2024 race to minimize disruptions to residents and visitors,” Jose Tirado, executive director of the Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC) in Chicago, said in a statement.

Officials noted that while many streets will be closed, “all businesses and residences will remain accessible during course set up, race weekend and the break-down.” There will also be adjustments to public transit routes due to the closures.

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