The 2025 Plainfield Commercial Street Criterium Cycling Race will take place Saturday, Aug. 23, bringing road closures and traffic delays to the downtown area, police said.

The event runs from 9 a.m. to about 7 p.m., with most road closures beginning at 9:30 a.m. Streets will reopen after the race concludes, which is expected to be about 6:30 p.m.

Roads scheduled to close include:

• Lockport Street (westbound) at Des Plaines Street
• James Street from Commercial Street to Lockport Street
• Illinois Street from Commercial Street to Ottawa Street
• Commercial Street from Illinois Street to James Street
• Chicago Street from Illinois Street to Fox River Street
• Ottawa Street from Route 59 to James Street
• Des Plaines Street from Lockport Street to Commercial Street
• Fox River Street from Lockport Street to Commercial Street

Route 59 will remain open, but traffic backups are expected. No parking will be allowed along the race route beginning at 1 a.m. Saturday until the event ends.

Spectators are encouraged to park at Plainfield Central High School, 24120 W. Fort Beggs Drive. Limited Americans With Disabilities Act-accessible parking will be available on the north side of Chicago Street between Des Plaines and Illinois streets.

For event details, visit bikereg.com/commercial-street-criterium-2025. Questions about closures or parking restrictions can be directed to Cmdr. Anthony Novak at 815-267-7234.