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Updated: Tuesday, 03 Aug 2010, 1:40 PM CDT
Published : Friday, 30 Jul 2010, 2:26 PM CDT
FOX Chicago News
Chicago - Transformers 3 continues to take over the streets of Chicago as filming continues Upper Wacker Drive between Wabash and State.
New street closures will occur on Upper Wacker Dr. between Wabash and State from 8:00 p.m. Friday July 30 through 5:00 a.m. Monday August 2, according to a release.
Wabash will be closed between Wacker and Lake at 8:00 p.m. Friday July 30 through 5:00 a.m. Monday August 2.
The Chicago Fire Department and Chicago Police Department will supervise the use of special effects and pyrotechnics, including:
A helicopter aerial photography unit will also be flying in the Loop during the filming.
The will be brief periods between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday when helicopters will be used for aerial photography along the Chicago River and downtown area.
For information on bus reroutes: http://www.transitchicago.com