CHICAGO (WLS) — Chicago’s running season gets underway Sunday with the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle.
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Thousands of people are expected to take part in the 8K run through the heart of downtown, celebrating Saint Patrick’s Day.
Some road closures in and around Grant Park were already in place this weekend, and more can be expect more overnight Saturday and Sunday morning.
Chicago’s Office of Emergency Management and Communications released the following street closure schedule:
Monday, March 17 at 6 a.m. (anticipated opening, Wednesday, March 26 at 3 p.m.)
-Balbo Dr. from Columbus Dr. to DuSable Lake Shore Drive.
On Saturday, March 22 at 6 a.m. with an anticipated opening on Sunday, March 23, there are several streets that will be affected:
– Columbus Dr. from Ida B. Wells Dr. to Roosevelt Rd. will open at 2 p.m.
– Columbus Dr. from Monroe St. to Ida B. Wells Dr. will open at 1 p.m.
– Balbo Drive from Michigan Ave. to Columbus Dr. will open at 2 p.m.
– Jackson Blvd from Michigan Ave. to DuSable Lake Shore Drive will open at 1 p.m.
– Ida B. Wells Drive from Congress Plaza to Columbus Dr. will open at 1 p.m.
Additionally, on Sunday, March 23 at 2 a.m. with an anticipated opening on Sunday, March 23, the following streets will be affected:
– Congress Plaza at Michigan Ave. from Van Buren St. to Harrison St. will open at 1 p.m.
– Monroe St. from Michigan Ave. to DuSable Lake Shore Drive will reopen at 11 a.m.
– Columbus Dr. from Randolph St. to Monroe St. will reopen at 11 a.m.
Lastly, on Sunday, March 23, between 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. with an anticipated opening on Sunday, March 23, the following closures and openings will take place:
– Ida B. Wells from Michigan Ave. to Congress Plaza will close at 6 a.m. and reopen at 1 p.m.
– Columbus Dr. from McFetridge Dr. to Roosevelt Rd. will close at 7 a.m. and reopen at noon.
Sunday, March 23, between 7:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Streets will open as runners pass through the area:
-Columbus Dr. from Roosevelt Rd. to Grand Ave.
-Grand Ave. from Columbus Dr. to State St.
-State St. from Grand Ave. to Wacker Dr.
-Wacker Drive from State St. to Washington Blvd.
-Washington Blvd. from Wacker Dr. to State St.
-State St. from Washington Blvd. to Jackson Blvd.
-Jackson Blvd. from State St. to Franklin St.
-Franklin St. from Jackson Blvd. to Harrison St.
-Harrison St. from Franklin St. to Michigan Ave.
-Michigan Ave. from Harrison St. to Roosevelt Rd.
-Roosevelt Rd. from Michigan Ave. to Columbus Dr.
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