Street closures began this week for the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago as crews started installing security perimeter fencing, but things are…
Full street closures are slated to begin Friday evening around McCormick Place and Saturday evening for the United Center, the two locations housing main DNC events next weekin Chicago as crews started installing security perimeter fencing, but things are about to get even worse for commuters in the city.
Full street closures are slated to begin Friday evening around McCormick Place and Saturday evening for the United Center, the two locations housing main DNC events next week."Residents are encouraged to plan accordingly and allow extra travel time during the buildout and throughout the week of the convention," officials said.
"Residents can expect intermittent traffic impacts in the areas around both convention sites due to restricted parking, rolling street closures and possible full street closures as needed," convention officials said in a release. In addition to the fencing closures, additional closures are anticipated for the week of the convention.It comes just after Vice President Kamala Harris officially secured the Democratic nomination following a whirlwind in the Democratic Party that began with President Biden's withdrawal from the 2024 race.Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know. Sign up for the weekly· 6 a.m. No Parking in all build areas along the security perimeter.
· 12:01 a.m. Fencing install begins, expect rolling curb lane, full street and alley closures as needed.· 10 p.m. McCormick Place Street Closures begin, restricted perimeter .
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