A list of street closures for next week 2024 Democratic National Convention came into force on Saturday evening.
Among the major closures is the closure of the Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. The Interstate 55 northbound exit ramp, including the I-55 turn lane, will be closed to all vehicles except those authorized by the US 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, although closures are also in effect near McCormick Place, where other events will be held.
The following closures began at 7pm on Saturday:
- Madison Street from North Hoyne Avenue to North Paulina Street
- Damen Avenue from West Lake Street to West Van Buren
- Adams Street from South Damen Avenue to Paulina Street
- Washington Street from North Damen Avenue to North Wood Street
- Indiana Avenue from 18th to East 24th Place
- Michigan Avenue from 21st to 25th Streets
- Cermak Road from Wabash Avenue to MLK Jr. Drive
- 23rd Street from Wabash to Indiana Avenue
- Prairie Avenue from Cullerton Street to 24th Place
- 24th Street from Wabash to Indiana Avenue
- Calumet Avenue from Cullerton Street to 24th Place
- 24th from Wabash Avenue to MLK Jr. Drive
- MLK Jr. Drive from Cermak Road to 25th Street
- East 21st Street closed from and including South Michigan Avenue to South Calumet Avenue. Note: East 21st Street will be open from west of South Michigan Avenue to and including South Wabash Avenue and East 21st Street.
No trucks or vehicles larger than cars allowed on I-55 between DuSable Lake Shore Drive and South State Street in both directions.
Regarding the traffic impact near McCormick Place, two security controls for vehicles in the area went into effect Friday night.
One of the checkpoints is at South Indiana Avenue and 18th Street, while the other is near Wabash Avenue and Cermak Road.