Halloween Spooktacular Expected To Impact Downtown Plainfield Traffic

PLAINFIELD, IL — With Halloween just days away, many are putting the final touches on their costumes and buying the last bags of candy to celebrate this weekend. In Plainfield, that also means it's time for this year's Halloween Spooktacular.

The event, put on by the Plainfield Shorewood Area Chamber of Commerce, is set to take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Plainfield Public Library, 15025 S. Illinois St. Spooktacular will feature family-friendly activities, games and events as well as trick-or-treating at participating businesses.

Ahead of the annual event, Plainfield police are forewarning drivers of "significant traffic delays in and around downtown Plainfield." Those who aren't attending Spooktacular are encouraged to avoid the area between 10:45 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. Saturday.

A few roads will also close at 10:45 a.m. to make room for Spooktacular:

• Lockport Street between James Street and Route 59
• Fox River Street at Lockport Street
• Des Plaines Street at Lockport Street

Roads are expected to reopen at 1:15 p.m., police said. Officers noted Route 59 and Route 126 will remain open throughout the event but with some restrictions: turning west onto Lockport Street from Route 59 and continuing east on Lockport Street from Route 126 will not be prohibited.

"The Village of Plainfield takes event safety seriously and event patrons will see a marked increase in police presence at this event. We urge all community members that plan to participate and attend to have age-appropriate discussions at home related to personal safety in large crowds."

Come Halloween, children will be able to trick-or-treat once more. This year, Plainfield's recommended trick-or-treating hours are set for 4-8 p.m. Monday.

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