Mexican Independence Day: Here's the list of Chicago's possible street closures during Independence Day celebrations

This weekend, Mexican Independence Day celebrations will take over downtown Chicago, so the city is getting ready for a lot of traffic and people.

In the past, the Loop has had a lot of traffic jams that made it hard to get around. This year, city officials and police are making plans to keep things moving in the downtown area.

What kinds of restrictions could be in place?

The Chicago Police Department said that if traffic gets too bad, only people who live or work in the central business district will be able to drive downtown. Checkpoints will ask for proof of residence, employment, or event reservations. These rules only apply to cars; people walking will not be affected, as per a report by ABC 7 EyeWitness News.

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What are the downtown access points?

If cars can't get into the downtown area, the following places will be open for access, as per a report by ABC 7 Eyewitness News:


-Chicago/Green

-Halsted/Washington

- Halsted/Madison

-Halsted/Jackson

-Division/LaSalle

-Roosevelt/Canal

-Taylor/Desplaines

-18th/State

-18th/Michigan

-18th/Indiana

City officials stressed that these steps are only for safety and to keep the Mexican Independence Day celebrations safe while keeping traffic to a minimum.


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FAQs

Will people walking around downtown be limited?
No, the rules only apply to cars.

What do you need to show to get into a vehicle?
A valid ID, a work badge, or a confirmation of your reservation for the event.