DeKalb, IL – Drivers traveling through Northern Illinois University’s DeKalb campus should prepare for lane closures and detours this week.
According to Northern Illinois University Police and Public Safety, Newman Lane between Garden Road and the east entrance to Lot 5 will close Wednesday, October 15, starting at 6 a.m. The section will remain blocked until approximately 3 p.m. on Thursday, October 16, as maintenance work takes place.
Lot 5 will stay open and accessible from the west entrance on Newman Lane, officials said. Motorists are encouraged to plan for minor delays and adjust routes accordingly while the closure is in effect.
The university advises drivers, students, and staff to use caution when traveling near the Peters Campus Life Building and surrounding areas. Clear signage and barricades will be in place to guide traffic safely through detours.
This short-term closure is part of ongoing campus maintenance efforts aimed at improving road safety and access to major parking lots during the fall semester.
Residents and commuters can follow NIU Police and Public Safety on Facebook for the latest updates on campus traffic alerts.
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