West Peoria drivers should expect detours and delays Monday as roads close for the city’s annual Labor Day Parade.
According to the Peoria County Sheriff’s Office, deputies will assist with traffic control during the celebration on September 1. Road closures will be in place along key routes in West Peoria for several hours.
Farmington Road, from Main Street to Swords Avenue, will be closed from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Park Road, between Dakota Avenue and Farmington Road, will also be shut down earlier in the morning from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Detours are marked on provided maps to help drivers navigate around the parade route.
Authorities are urging drivers to plan ahead, allow for extra travel time, and use alternate routes to avoid congestion. Portions of Sterling Avenue and Pierson Avenue will remain open for local traffic and detours, officials confirmed.
The parade, a long-standing community tradition, is expected to draw large crowds along the designated route. Sheriff’s deputies emphasized that traffic measures are in place to keep both parade participants and spectators safe throughout the event.
“Please plan ahead, use alternate routes, and allow for extra travel time,” the sheriff’s office stated. “We’re proud to help keep this tradition safe—see you at the parade.”
Drivers in the area are encouraged to check posted detour signs and exercise caution near the parade route to ensure a safe holiday celebration for all.
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