Hollywood Comes to Lemont: Disney Filming Shuts Down Streets Tonight!

Hold onto your hats, Lemont! Our picturesque downtown is about to get a sprinkle of Tinseltown magic tonight as a Disney television pilot sets up shop for some late-night filming. Yes, you heard that right – Disney is in town! It’s a pretty exciting buzz for our community, seeing our streets transformed into a set, even if it’s just for a few hours.

Of course, bringing Hollywood to our doorstep, even temporarily, means a few adjustments for locals. The Village of Lemont has issued a heads-up about some temporary street closures and parking restrictions that will be in effect starting this Tuesday evening and stretching into the early hours of Wednesday. It's all part of the process, you know, to ensure smooth filming and safety for everyone involved.

So, what does this mean for your Tuesday night plans? Well, if you usually park along certain stretches, you'll need to find an alternative. No parking and tow zones will be active on the north side of Talcott Avenue, specifically from 414-426, and on both sides of Stephen Street (106-117) and Canal Street (310-320). These restrictions kick off at 5 p.m. on Tuesday and last until 5 a.m. on Wednesday, giving the crew ample space to work their magic.

Traffic, too, will see some changes. Expect intermittent traffic control from 6 p.m. Tuesday until 6 a.m. Wednesday. This means areas like Stephen Street, from Talcott Avenue down to Main Street, and Canal Street, stretching from Stephen to Lemont Street, might experience brief stops. You know, the kind of stops where they hold traffic for a moment or two while a scene is being shot or equipment is moved. A slight inconvenience, perhaps, but a fun peek behind the curtain!

The most significant impact, though, will be a full road closure on Main Street, specifically between Stephen and Illinois. This stretch will be completely inaccessible to vehicles from 9 p.m. on Tuesday until 3 a.m. on Wednesday. It’s a pretty crucial window for filming, and it means if you usually traverse that area late at night, you’ll need to plan an alternate route. The good news is it's mostly during those quieter overnight hours.

While the specific title of this new Disney pilot remains under wraps – adding a touch of mystery, I suppose – the fact that a major production company chose our lovely Lemont for filming is a testament to our town's charm. So, let’s embrace this little brush with fame, maybe even catch a glimpse of the action (from a safe distance, of course!), and remember to factor in these temporary changes to your routes and parking. It’s not every day our streets become a part of a Disney story!