CHICAGO — The Chicago Triathlon is taking place this Saturday and Sunday, which means road closures are coming to the downtown area. Here’s what you need to know that may affect your weekend plans.
Several streets throughout downtown Chicago and north side parks will be impacted by road closures, public transit reroutes and traffic detours.
Columbus Drive will be closed from Roosevelt to Balbo as Chicago Triathlon staff create the finish line for the event. Closures here begin on Saturday, Aug. 24 at 5 a.m. throughout duration of the event.
Sunday, Aug. 25, between 5:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., all southbound lanes of DuSable Lake Shore Drive will be closed from Hollywood Avenue to Randolph Street.
Triathlon officials were also keen to note, there is no drop-off allowed for athletes or spectators on the Randolph exit ramp, and course crews will be working on DuSable Lake Shore Drive beginning at 3 a.m. Saturday.
Please use caution and keep course crews safe while they prepare your course.
During the SuperSprint event and Kids’ Triathlon on Saturday, Aug. 24, Simonds Drive is closed from Montrose Harbor to Foster Ave from 5:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.
All participants must all enter at Lawrence, Wilson, or Montrose — Parking lots at Montrose and Wilson.
Triathlon officials said there is no parking on Simonds Drive, which is closed for the safety of the bike course, and cars parked there will be towed.
There will also be no access to enter at Foster Ave, with no pulling up and dropping off permitted at the Foster Exit, according to triathlon officials.
The Foster exit will be managed by Triathlon security and Chicago police.
For more information on the Chicago Triathlon, visit their website online: https://triathlonmajors.com/chicago-triathlon/