The Chicago skyline is seen as drivers compete in the inaugural NASCAR Chicago Street Race on July 2, 2023. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club Chicago

CHICAGO — After a rain-soaked NASCAR weekend, work is underway to reopen major streets Downtown.

DuSable Lake Shore Drive’s southbound lanes between Monroe Street and McFetridge Road are scheduled to reopen Tuesday on the Fourth of July.

DuSable Lake Shore Drive’s northbound lanes from McFetridge Drive to Randolph Street were slated to reopen late Sunday.

Michigan Avenue’s northbound lanes between Balbo Drive and West Jackson Boulevard will reopen Wednesday.

Michigan Avenue’s southbound lanes between Balbo and Jackson were slated to reopen late Sunday.

Here’s how the rest of roads and Grant Park will reopen in phrases through July 15:

Phased reopening plan for streets surrounding Grant Park after the NASCAR Race. Credit: City of Chicago
Phased reopening plan for streets surrounding Grant Park after the NASCAR Race. Credit: City of Chicago
Phased reopening plan for streets surrounding Grant Park after the NASCAR Race. Credit: City of Chicago
Phased reopening plan for streets surrounding Grant Park after the NASCAR Race. Credit: City of Chicago
Phased reopening plan for streets surrounding Grant Park after the NASCAR Race. Credit: City of Chicago
Phased reopening plan for streets surrounding Grant Park after the NASCAR Race. Credit: City of Chicago
Phased reopening plan for streets surrounding Grant Park after the NASCAR Race. Credit: City of Chicago
Phased reopening plan for streets surrounding Grant Park after the NASCAR Race. Credit: City of Chicago
Phased reopening plan for streets surrounding Grant Park after the NASCAR Race. Credit: City of Chicago
Phased reopening plan for streets surrounding Grant Park after the NASCAR Race. Credit: City of Chicago

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