The 2024 Democratic National Convention begins next week, with final preparations underway as another slate of street closures is scheduled to take effect…
Among the major closures is the shutdown of the Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Exit from the Interstate 55 northbound lanes, inclusive of the I-55 turnaround lane, will be closed to all vehicles except those authorized by the U.S. Secret Service.With most major DNC events taking place at the United Center, many of the closures are in Chicago's Near West Side neighborhood, though closures are also in effect near the McCormick Place, where other events will be held.
No trucks or vehicles larger than passenger cars permitted on I-55 between DuSable Lake Shore Drive and South State Street in both directions. As for the traffic impact near McCormick Place, two vehicle security screening checkpoints in the area went into effect Friday night. Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know. Sign up for the weekly
One of the checkpoints is at South Indiana Avenue and 18th Street, while the other is near Wabash Avenue and Cermak Road.
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