The Democratic National Convention is set to arrive in Chicago in one week and security preparations will soon be underway.
The Democratic National Convention is set to arrive in Chicago in just one week and security preparations will soon be underway.Beginning at 6 a.m., Monday, Aug. 12, the security perimeter buildout will begin around the United Center and McCormick Place.With this in mind, residents can expect traffic delays around both of the sites due to restricted parking, rolling street closures and full street closures as they are needed, according to convention officials.
Full street closures will begin at 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16 at McCormick Place and at 7 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 17 at the United Center.The schedule is subject to change, but shared below is a tentative plan, so residents can start planning ahead:These plans are subject to change between now and the start of the convention.All residents and local businesses who want to be notified about traffic impacts, street closures and more can sign up for text alerts by texting "DNC" to 226787.
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