Chicago's Office of Emergency Management says to expect heavy traffic and route diversions around Grant Park.
closed between Michigan Avenue and Columbus DriveNumerous other major roadways will shut down – including DuSable Lake Shore Drive – which will be closed to southbound traffic for nearly a week starting June 28. More than 129,000 drivers a day take DuSable Lake Shore Drive.At the City Council hearing, one of the biggest concerns for a few alderpeople was security for the event – outside of any security NASCAR itself provides. Ald.
"We have opened up a voluntary overtime initiative to try to tamp down the number that will be canceled," replied Chicago Police Deputy Chief Daniel O'Connor. New Ald. Peter Chico , who is also a police officer, asked about policing during the event – especially considering it is taking place during one of the busiest weekends of the summer.
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