Productions requiring street closures in Des Plaines must apply through the film/special-event permit process, coordinate with Police and Public Works, and pay for traffic control. Major arterial closures require additional state or county coordination.
Street closures for filming in Des Plaines require a film/special-event permit specifying the streets, dates, hours, and detour plan. Police Department traffic-control officers (off-duty officers at production expense) are required for any closure or significant traffic interruption. Public Works coordinates barricade placement and signage. Closures of state routes (US 12/45 Mannheim Road, US 14 Northwest Highway, IL 58 Golf Road) require IDOT coordination, and closures of county highways require Cook County Department of Transportation involvement. Major arterials are rarely fully closed - rolling closures or lane reductions are more common. Notification of affected residents and businesses (typically 7-10 days) is required. Emergency vehicle access must always be maintained.
Unauthorized closure: $1,000+ per occurrence plus immediate restoration. Failure to maintain emergency access: permit revocation and possible criminal charges. State/county route closures without coordination: substantial state penalties.
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