Chicago’s NASCAR Chicago Street Race in Grant Park Saturday, July 5 and Sunday July 6

July 2, 2025

OEMC Encourages Chicagoans to Stay Vigilant in Crowds and to Report Suspicious Activity by Calling 9-1-1

CHICAGO — As residents and visitors make plans to celebrate the fourth of July, the City of Chicago and NASCAR officials finalize preparations for the 2025 NASCAR Chicago Street Race, which takes place Saturday, July 5 and Sunday, July 6 in Grant Park. As Chicago hosts the NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR Xfinity Series Street Races for the third year, the Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC) is advising residents, spectators, and motorists to be aware of the street closures, traffic restrictions and additional crowds in the area and to plan accordingly.

For all events this weekend, the City of Chicago will have citywide deployments to ensure the safety and security of the public. The OEMC will monitor weekend events and weather conditions citywide and will coordinate any public safety resources with critical stakeholders. Traffic Control Aides (TCAs) will be on hand at select events citywide to direct flow and impacts from increased traffic.

Report Suspicious Activity: If You See Something Say Something. The city reminds the public to be aware of their surroundings and to report suspicious activity. If you notice something suspicious, notify onsite security or call 9-1-1. If You See Something, Say Something™ is a national anti-terrorism public awareness campaign that emphasizes the importance of reporting suspicious activity to law enforcement authorities.

All businesses and residences will remain accessible during final set-up, race weekend and the breakdown. For complete details, residents can download the community brochure, maps, street closure information, FAQs, parking restrictions, and more at nascarchicago.com/localinfo/ or email NASCAR directly at info@nascarchicago.com.

Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR)

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a UAS TFR for the airspace within a one nautical mile (1NM) radius of the NASCAR Chicago Street Race, July 5-6, 2025. The TFR will be in place on Saturday, July 5 from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. and on Sunday, July 6 from 7 a.m. until 6:59 p.m. Unauthorized drones or unmanned aircraft systems will be prohibited to fly within the TFR without an approved FAA Waiver. Individuals who fail to adhere to the UAS TFR could face detainment/fines by law enforcement and/or FAA personnel.

Remaining Street Closures

Wednesday, July 2 – Beginning at 10 p.m. Full Closure of WB and EB Roosevelt Rd., from Michigan Ave. and DuSable Lake Shore Dr. Full closure of NB Indiana from 13th St to Roosevelt Rd.
Thursday, July 3 – Beginning at 12:01 a.m. Full closure of SB DuSable Lake Shore Dr. between Randolph St. and McFetridge Rd. Full closure of Columbus Dr from Monroe St to Jackson Dr. Full closure of Monroe St from Michigan Ave to Columbus Dr.
Thursday, July 3 – Beginning at 10 p.m. Full closure of NB DuSable Lake Shore Dr. between Randolph St. and McFetridge Rd Full Closure of NB and SB Michigan Ave. from Roosevelt Rd. to Jackson Dr. and.

Race Weekend Street Closures – Saturday, July 5 and Sunday, July 6

SB DuSable Lake Shore Dr. from Randolph St. to McFetridge Dr.
NB DuSable Lake Shore Dr. from McFetridge Dr. to Randolph St.
NB Michigan Ave. from Roosevelt Rd. to Monroe St.
SB Michigan Ave. from south of Monroe St. to 8th St.
Monroe St. from Michigan Ave. to DuSable Lake Shore Dr.
Columbus Dr. from Roosevelt Rd. to Monroe St.
Roosevelt Rd. from DuSable Lake Shore Dr. to Michigan Ave.
Jackson Dr. from Michigan Ave. to DuSable Lake Shore Dr.
Balbo Dr. from Michigan Ave. to DuSable Lake Shore Dr.
Ida B. Wells Dr. from Michigan Ave. to Columbus Dr.
Congress Plaza Dr. from Harrison St. to Van Buren St.
NB Indiana Ave. from Roosevelt Rd. to 13th St.
Post Place: Entrance and exit of Lower Wacker Dr.
Garvey Ct.: Entrance and exit of Lower Wacker Dr.

Sunday, July 6 - Monday, July 7: Select streets will begin reopening following the conclusion of the event. NOTE: The priority streets to reopen are DuSable Lake Shore Dr. and Michigan Ave. Other street closures will remain in effect as demobilization of the track wall, fence, and viewing structures takes place. NB DuSable Lake Shore Dr. will begin reopening Monday, July 7 at 6 a.m., with all NASCAR-related demobilization activity expected to conclude by end of day July 14.

Streets with Local Access Only for Residents, Businesses and their Employees.

Sidewalks will remain open throughout the set-up and tear-down (June 19 – July 14).

SB Michigan Ave. from Monroe St. to Jackson Dr.
SB Michigan Ave. from 8th St. to Roosevelt Rd.
8th St. from Wabash Ave. to Michigan Ave.
9th St. from Wabash Ave. to Michigan Ave.
11th St. from Wabash Ave. to Michigan Ave.
Balbo Dr. from Wabash Ave. to Michigan Ave.
Harrison St. from Wabash Ave. to Michigan Ave.
Ida B. Wells Dr. from Wabash Ave. to Michigan Ave.
Jackson Blvd. from Wabash Ave. to Michigan Ave.
Van Buren St. from Wabash Ave. to Michigan Ave.
Monroe St. from Michigan Ave. to Columbus Dr.
SB DuSable Lake Shore Dr. from Randolph St. to Monroe St.
NB Michigan Ave. from 13th St. to 16th St.
NB Indiana Ave. from 14th St. to 16th St.
Columbus Underpass and the Chicago Lakefront Bicycle Path will remain open throughout the event (this includes Monroe St. and Roosevelt Rd.).
Pedestrians traveling west must utilize and access sidewalk on the north side of Monroe St., Roosevelt Rd. or Columbus Dr. underpass only.

Alternative Routes Available – NOTE: Streets may be closed by the City of Chicago, if deemed necessary.

DuSable Lake Shore Dr. NB will remain open from South Shore Dr. to I-55 merger.

To visit the Museum Campus from the South: Exit DuSable Lake Shore Dr. at 31st St. and utilize Fort Dearborn Dr. to proceed north and access 18th Dr
To visit the Museum Campus from the North: Access Stevenson Expressway (I-55N)/ and merge onto N/DuSable Lake Shore Dr. Exit at 18th Dr
DuSable Lake Shore Dr. SB will remain open from Hollywood Blvd. to Randolph St.
Inner DuSable Lake Shore Dr. will remain open in both directions.
Dan Ryan Expressway (I-90/94) will remain open in both directions.
Kennedy Expressway (I-90/94) will remain open in both directions. Eisenhower Expressway (I-290) will remain open in both directions.
Stevenson Expressway (I-55) will remain open in both directions.

In the Loop – the following Streets will remain open: State St., Dearborn St., Clark St., LaSalle St., Wells St., Franklin St., Upper Wacker Dr., Lower Wacker Dr., Randolph St., Washington St., Madison St., Roosevelt Rd. – West of Michigan Ave., 18th St.

The Chicago Park District will prioritize public access during the NASCAR Chicago Street Race, keeping more than half of the park open during the event, including set-up and tear-down.

In addition, NASCAR will host free activities associated with the Chicago Street Race in Butler Field, inviting the public to join in the race week festivities and learn more about NASCAR without the price of admission. Maggie Daley Park, Cancer Survivor’s Garden, and the Museum Campus will remain open and accessible throughout the event.

The Chicago OEMC app is also a great tool to download as street closures and other event information will be added in the coming weeks. The app is available through the Apple App and Google Play stores or visit the website Chicago.gov/OEMC.

Pole Markers/Location Identifiers: For public safety on the lakefront, race event and concert attendees are reminded to be aware of the numbers attached to the poles throughout the Grant Park area to help reference their location within the park if you call 9-1-1 in an emergency. 9-1-1 call takers and dispatchers will be able to provide the location to first responders. They can also be used between friends and family members as a meeting point if you become separated. For complete details, click HERE.

Public Transportation: As for any large–scale event, public transportation is encouraged, and both CTA and Metra will provide additional service for the event. Public transit is the most affordable and convenient way to get to and from the NASCAR Chicago Street Race. For more information, visit CTA at TransitChicago.com and Metra.com.

Motorists in the areas around Grant Park and the Loop during the week leading up to and during race weekend should be prepared for heavy traffic and possible reroutes. There will be some street closures to ensure public safety. Traffic Control Aides (TCAs) will be on site to direct flow and impacts from heavy traffic.

Emergency Alerts for Residents and Businesses 

OEMC will continue to monitor events and weather and will issue any emergency alerts and notifications as necessary.  Get alerts and notifications from OEMC to keep residents and businesses up to date on weather and traffic conditions as well as emergencies:

Notify Chicago: Sign up for emergency alerts at notifychicago.org 
CHILAKE: For lakefront notices, TEXT “CHILAKE” to 7-8-0-1-5 
CHIBIZ: Business updates, TEXT “CHIBIZ” to 6-7-2-8-3

For additional information on emergency preparedness information, we encourage residents to download the Chicago OEMC app, visit the OEMC website at Chicago.org/OEMC. Follow the Office of Emergency Management and Communications on Facebook(@coemc), Twitter (@ChicagoOEMC), Instagram (chicago_oemc_911), Bluesky (@chicagooemc.bsky.social) and Threads @chicago_oemc_911).