Peoria, IL – Lane closures and parking restrictions on Jefferson Avenue are set to disrupt traffic beginning Tuesday, April 14, prompting detours and delays across downtown corridors.
According to the Peoria Police Department and the City of Peoria Public Works, the restrictions will impact Jefferson Avenue from the Interstate 74 overpass to North William Kumpf Boulevard, along with portions of Walnut Street between Southwest Adams Street and Southwest Jefferson Avenue.
Officials say the left lane on Jefferson Avenue will be closed to all traffic throughout the day, while Walnut Street will experience periodic lane closures as milling operations move block by block. No-street parking zones will be enforced in affected areas, and vehicles left in restricted zones will be towed. Parking restrictions also extend to Jefferson Avenue’s south side within the work zone.
Drivers should expect long delays and are strongly advised to use alternate routes. Temporary delays of up to 30 minutes may occur when entering or exiting nearby parking decks, including Jefferson, Niagara, and Twin Towers. Access points may shift depending on active construction zones.
The resurfacing work is part of the Adams Street and Jefferson Avenue One-Way to Two-Way Conversion Project, a multi-month effort expected to continue for approximately two weeks for this phase, weather permitting. Daily updates will be issued as progress continues.
Drivers are urged to use caution, watch for workers and equipment, and follow posted signage and flagger instructions throughout the construction area.
The closures may affect commute times for downtown workers and students traveling through the corridor.
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