Joliet police are warning drivers in the area around the Chicagoland Speedway to be aware of increased traffic and temporary detours during the NASCAR events and race this Fourth of July weekend.

From Friday through Sunday, the area “will be heavily affected,” the Joliet Police Department posted on its Facebook page.

“If you’re attending, plan ahead and arrive early,” the police said in the post.

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Motorists who are not attending are encouraged to seek alternate routes and allow extra travel time in the area.

Map of the Chicagaoland Speedway in Joliet, which is hosting the NASCAR Cup Series’ eero 400 on Sunday, July 5.

Map of the Chicagaoland Speedway in Joliet, which is hosting the NASCAR Cup Series’ eero 400 on Sunday, July 5. (Image provided by Joliet Police Department)

Joliet police said they will be on site throughout the weekend, providing traffic control and security, including with drone surveillance. Attendees are asked to report any issues or suspicious activity to the police immediately.

Drivers are asked to follow all posted signage and to listen to police guidance.

Roads that are expected to be most impacted by the events include, but are not limited to:

East RoadLaraway RoadRowell AvenueSouth Chicago Street (Illinois Route 53)Schweitzer RoadSpeedway BoulevardWest Road

Joliet police have also shared recommended routes for arriving at the Speedway from each direction.

• If traveling from the east via Interstate 80, drivers are advised to take I-80 to Exit 134 (Briggs Street) and proceed south on Briggs Street for about five miles. Turn right onto Laraway Road or Schweitzer Road and follow signage to Chicagoland Speedway parking.

• Drivers traveling from the west via I-80 are suggested to take I-80 to Exit 132A (Chicago Street/Illinois Route 53) and proceed south on Chicago Street. Turn left at Laraway Road and follow signage to Chicagoland Speedway parking.

• If arriving from north or south on Interstate 55, drivers should take Exit 244 (Arsenal Road/SE Frontage Road) and continue east on Arsenal Road. Turn left onto Route 53 (Chicago Street), then turn right onto West Schweitzer Road and follow signage to the Chicagoland Speedway.

• If arriving from the south via Interstate 57, take Exit 335 (Manhattan/Monee) and continue west on Manhattan-Monee Road. Turn north onto U.S. Route 52, then turn west onto Schweitzer Road or Laraway Road and follow the roads east to Chicagoland Speedway.

• Drivers coming from the north via Interstate 355 should take I-355 south to I-80 west, then take Exit 134 (Briggs Street). Proceed south on Briggs Street and turn right onto Laraway Road or Schweitzer Road, then follow signage to Chicagoland Speedway parking.

Police also said in a separate post that large vehicles, including semi-trucks, RVs, buses, campers and trailers are “subject to being held on property beginning 15 minutes post checked flag of the event for two hours or until traffic flow has been deemed appropriate by law enforcement.”