After gathering input and hearing concerns from residents and business leaders, NASCAR has announced a series of adjustments to the 2023 Street Race slated to take place this summer in downtown Chicago.
Stock cars will bolt down the streets in in a 2.2 mile, 12-turn course over the weekend of July 1 and 2, resulting in the partial closure of main arteries including DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Michigan Avenue and Columbus Drive.
Barrier installation won't start until around June 17. Most major road closures will likely go into effect on June 25, around a week later, which is earlier than initially planned.
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