As the highly anticipated Lollapalooza festival approaches, street closures are already in effect across Chicago, particularly around Grant Park. The festival is set to run from July 31 to August 3, featuring headliners like Sabrina Carpenter, Luke Combs, and Olivia Rodrigo.
Beginning next week, the bulk of street and sidewalk closures will take place, though some areas, including parts of Balbo Drive, have already seen closures starting Wednesday.
According to the festival’s website, organizers have worked closely with the City of Chicago to ensure a well-managed event that minimizes disruptions for local residents and businesses. They stated that the goal is to return sidewalks, streets, and parkways to the community as quickly as possible after the event.
The following is a detailed list of the street closures leading up to the festival, including their effective dates:
**Street Closures:**
– Balbo from Columbus to DuSable Lake Shore Drive: July 16 – Aug. 10
– Jackson, from Columbus to DuSable Lake Shore Drive: July 22 – Aug. 9
– Balbo, from Michigan to Columbus: July 28 – Aug. 4
– Jackson, from Michigan to Columbus: July 28 – Aug. 4
– Columbus, from Monroe to Roosevelt: July 28 – Aug. 4
– Columbus (Northbound, two center lanes), from 13th Street to Roosevelt: July 28 – Aug. 4
– Congress Plaza Dr, from Michigan to Columbus: July 28 – Aug. 4
– Monroe, from Michigan to DuSable Lake Shore Drive: July 30 – Aug. 4
**Sidewalk Closures:**
– Michigan, from Jackson to 11th St. Bridge: July 29 – Aug. 3
– Balbo (both sides), from Columbus to DuSable Lake Shore Drive: July 16 – Aug. 10
– Columbus (Northbound side), from Roosevelt to Ida B Wells: July 16 – Aug. 8
– Columbus (Southbound side), from 9th St. Yard to S. Ida B. Wells: July 21– Aug. 9
– Jackson (both sides), from Columbus to DuSable Lake Shore Drive: July 21– Aug. 9
– DuSable Lake Shore Drive (Northbound side), from Monroe to Roosevelt: July 23
– Monroe (Eastbound side), from Columbus to DuSable Lake Shore Drive: July 19 and July 21 – Aug. 9
– DuSable Lake Shore Drive (Southbound side), from Monroe to Roosevelt: July 26 – Aug. 9
– Balbo (both sides), from Michigan to Columbus: July 28 – Aug. 4
– Jackson (both sides), from Michigan to Columbus: July 28 – Aug. 4
– Congress Plaza Dr, from Michigan to Columbus: July 28 – Aug. 4
– Congress Plaza Dr. (Westbound & Eastbound side), from Michigan to Columbus: July 26 – July 27
– Columbus (both sides), from Monroe to Roosevelt: July 28 – Aug. 5
– DuSable Lake Shore Drive (Northbound side), from Monroe to Roosevelt: Aug. 5
In addition to road closures, the Grant Park dog park will be shut down from July 16 to August 9 to accommodate the festival’s preparations. However, a temporary dog park will be available southeast of the skate park during this time. Furthermore, the tennis and pickleball courts at the park will be closed starting July 27 and are expected to reopen on August 5.
For those looking to stay informed about the ongoing preparations for Lollapalooza and its impact on the city, additional information regarding the closures can be found on the festival’s official website.
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