Illinois
Traffic advisories issued for Enjoy Illinois 300 weekend
MADISON — Several traffic and parking changes are planned as part of the Enjoy Illinois 300 NASCAR Cup Series race weekend June 2-4 at World Wide Technology Raceway.
The Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police, and World Wide Technology Raceway have all announced traffic and travel impacts associated with the Enjoy Illinois 300 NASCAR Cup Series race weekend June 2-4.
General parking is now included with each ticket; arriving early will secure the best parking daily. Unless they have obtained dedicated or ADA parking and received a color-coded parking pass, race fans should expect to be directed to the parking lot best for their arrival and departure from the raceway.
Weekend camping spots have been moved to the west side of the track, providing more vehicle parking with access to tram service to and from the track’s perimeter.
Taxi and rideshare users should use 201 Madison Road in Madison. There will be signage in place to help guide drivers to the drop-off/pick-up site. The information also is on the track’s website at https://wwtraceway.com/enjoyillinois300/ and will be shared with multiple mapping applications to help guide motorists to the proper point at the track.
Public transportation is an option on June 3-4 with a free shuttle from the Emerson Park multi-modal facility in East St. Louis each day. On June 4, Madison County Transit will offer free shuttles from the Gateway Center in Collinsville and Crossroads Plaza in Granite City.
Motorists should expect traffic congestion and roadway restrictions between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. on June 3-4 along Interstate 55/70, Illinois 203 and Collinsville Road. Southbound Illinois 203 will be closed to through traffic between Bend Road and I-55/70. Motorists will be required to display a parking pass, ticket, or credential to travel between Bend and the Interstate on south-bound Illinois 203 during this period.
Other restrictions will be implemented throughout each day that could impact roadways around the speedway based upon traffic volume, including a lane reduction on westbound I-55/70 at the conclusion of races each day.
Motorists can expect occasional delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. Motorists who can are encouraged to avoid the event area and, when feasible, consider the use of alternate routes. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to changing conditions and signs, obey the posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile devices, and be alert for police, workers, pedestrians, and equipment.
Additional updates will be provided closer to race weekend.
For IDOT District 8 updates, follow Twitter at @IDOTDistrict8 or view area traffic restrictions details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.