DeKalb, IL – Drivers and students near Northern Illinois University should plan for delays starting early Wednesday as a key campus road temporarily closes for maintenance.
According to the NIU Police and Public Safety Department, Newman Lane between Garden Road and the east entrance to Lot 5 will be closed beginning around 6 a.m. Wednesday, October 22, and will remain blocked until approximately 3 p.m. Thursday, October 23.
Officials said Lot 5 will still be accessible from its west entrance on Newman Lane, though the east entrance will be completely closed to traffic during the work period. The university is urging anyone driving through the area to use caution and plan alternate routes to avoid congestion.
The closure is expected to affect both commuter traffic and campus deliveries during peak morning and afternoon hours. Drivers traveling to or from the central campus and athletic facilities are advised to allow extra time and follow posted detour signs.
Updates will be provided through NIU’s Police and Public Safety page and campus alerts as work progresses.
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