City of Detroit Announces Road Closures and Transportation Options in Advance of 2026 Detroit Grand Prix

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  • Some road closures now in place with additional closures and detours set to begin Tuesday, May 26
  • All the latest traffic and transportation information is available at DetroitGP.com



The City of Detroit is gearing up to host world-class racing once again on the streets of downtown Detroit next week. City officials and race organizers are issuing information regarding road closures in advance of race weekend.  The Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear will begin on Friday, May 29 with Fifth Third Free Prix Day, and the event will run through Sunday, May 31.


Road closures will begin Tuesday, May 26 to continue final setup for the Grand Prix.  However, residents and visitors will still have access to downtown through alternative transportation options, including the Detroit People Mover, SMART and DDOT buses, Transit Windsor, and the QLINE. The Detroit People Mover will have extended hours: May 29 & 30 from 5 a.m. – midnight and May 31 from 5 a.m. – 11 p.m. DDOT and SMART buses will operate on their normal schedule with modifications to routes to accommodate road closures.


Sidewalks will remain open for those seeking to access businesses and residences downtown.


The Detroit Windsor Tunnel will remain fully open and accessible from I-375 to westbound Jefferson Ave. The tunnel will not be accessible via M-10. Visit https://takethetunnel.com/ for more information.

Traffic going to the Renaissance Center, or to pre-arranged parking options near the Renaissance Center, should utilize I-375 to do so.


Detroit Grand Prix related road closures include:

Now through June 4
St. Antoine from Larned to Jefferson eastbound, local traffic only                                                
Brush from Larned to Jefferson eastbound, local traffic only
Griswold from Larned to Jefferson eastbound, local traffic only
E. Jefferson service road between Washington Blvd. and Griswold, full closure
W. Jefferson service road between Griswold and Shelby St., full closure

Now through June 5
Woodbridge from St. Antoine to Rivard, local traffic only
Woodbridge from Riopelle to Rivard, local traffic only


May 26 – June 2 at 5 a.m.
Woodward between Larned and State Street, full closure
Cadillac Square from Randolph to Bates, local traffic only
Cadillac Square between Bates and Woodward, full closure
 

May 26 – June 3 at 5 a.m.
Atwater from Civic Center Drive to Bates, local traffic only
Atwater from Bates to Riopelle, full closure
Bates from Jefferson to Atwater, full closure
 

May 26 – June 4 at 5 a.m.
Beaubien from Larned to Jefferson, full closure
Beaubien from Jefferson to Atwater, local traffic only. Motorists should follow posted signs.
Renaissance Drive, local traffic only. Motorists should follow posted signs.
Randolph from Larned to Jefferson, full closure
I-375 southbound service drive from Larned to Jefferson eastbound, full closure
From I-375, Jefferson eastbound exit open to local traffic only 
I-375 northbound service drive from Larned to Jefferson eastbound, full closure
St. Antoine from Jefferson to Woodbridge, local traffic only
St. Antoine from Woodbridge to Atwater, full closure
Rivard from Jefferson to Atwater, full closure
Rivard from Larned to Jefferson, full closure
Eastbound Jefferson at M-10 to Rivard, full closure
I-375 southbound remains open at all times but to local traffic only. Motorists should follow signage
Eastbound and westbound Jefferson is accessible via I-375 for local traffic and tunnel traffic only.  Motorists should follow signage
Southbound M-10 from Larned Exit 1B to Griswold, full closure

Note: Road closures and traffic patterns are subject to change based on weather conditions and other factors. For the most up-to-date information, please visit DetroitGP.com.