Mexico Independence Day Celebrations Impact Chicago's Traffic
Traffic Changes for Mexico Independence Day in Chicago
As we celebrate Mexico Independence Day, Chicago is bracing for considerable changes in traffic flow, anticipating heavy crowds during this festive weekend. City officials aim to prevent the gridlock experienced in previous years, implementing strategic street closures and traffic management protocols.
Key Road Closures and Access Points
IDue to the large celebrations, certain streets will be closed, allowing only local access. Below are the streets affected:
- Halsted and Division streets
- Halsted Street and Chicago Avenue
- Halsted Street and Washington Boulevard
- Halsted and Madison streets
- Halsted Street and Jackson Boulevard
- Division Street and LaSalle Boulevard
- Roosevelt Road and Canal Street
- Roosevelt Road and Desplaines Street
- 18th and State streets
- 18th Street and Michigan Avenue
- 18th Street and Indiana Avenue
New Chicago Police Helicopters will also play a vital role in managing the traffic flow, as noted by Ald. Brian Hopkins, head of the Public Safety Committee.
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