Peoria Public Works

It’s important for you to get where you need to be, and we want you to know when your transportation plans could be affected by road closures due to special events happening in the city.

You can find dates, details and maps for upcoming road closures due to special events on the Road Closures or Lanes Closures Due to Special Events page on our website: https://bit.ly/3VlI196

Creating a green classroom is a great way to teach kids and adults ways to think eco-friendly every day. From recycling to planting a classroom garden, the possibilities are endless!

👩‍🏫 To learn some basics on starting a green classroom, check out this page https://abadtak.com/green-classroom/ 👨‍🏫

🚧Adams/Jefferson One-Way to Two-Way Weekly Update🚧
Sidewalk removal work has begun at the intersection of Hamilton Boulevard and NE Adams Street, near the Peoria County Courthouse. Work also continues at the intersections of Fulton Plaza and SW Adams Street. The sidewalks near 123 and 201 SW Adams Street have limited pedestrian access. Sidewalk work at the intersection of Main Street and NE Adams Street is nearing completion. Sidewalks near 100 NE Adams Street will reopen to pedestrian access soon. https://il-peoria.civicplus.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=975

CSO Control Project Year 4 Public Meeting -- Aug. 28
Public Works will host an informational meeting regarding the Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Year 4 Control Project. The meeting will be held at 5:30 pm on Wednesday, Aug. 28, at the Neighborhood House, 1020 S Matthew St. https://www.peoriagov.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=971

💡 Tips for creating your own waste-free lunch from home: 💡

• Pack only what you can eat, reuse, recycle, or compost.
• To cut waste, purchase foods in large/bulk containers and then portion into small reusable containers.
• If you are including perishable items, make sure to have a reusable ice pack.

🎨🖌 Paint a Plow Program Applications Now Being Accepted 🎨🖌
Public Works is currently accepting applications for its Paint a Plow Program. The Paint a Plow Program is open to Peoria Public Schools students and area organizations. Applications will be accepted until Friday, Sept. 13. Applicants will be selected, and plows will be delivered between Sept. 16, and Oct. 11. https://il-peoria.civicplus.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=970

🚧 Hickory Grove Road Closure-- Aug. 22 🚧
Beginning at 7 am on Thursday, Aug. 22, W Hickory Grove Road will be closed from N Granite Street to the entrance of Stone Water Park. The closure is necessary for pavement work and is expected to last two weeks, weather permitting. Only local traffic will be permitted while the pavement work is occurring. https://www.peoriagov.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=969

🚧 Water Street Road Closure-- Aug. 22 🚧
Beginning at 8 a.m. and lasting until 11 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 22, S.W. Water Street will be closed between Harrison Street and Liberty Street. The closure is necessary for Simantel’s Smoke on the Water private event. https://www.peoriagov.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=968

Make sure to come out on Saturday and Paint a Plow with Public Works!

The Peoria Chiefs, Illinois Department of Transportation and City of Peoria Illinois - Government invite you to the pregame Street Fair on August 24th from 3-7pm! The Street Fair includes so many activities right infront of Dozer Park!
Make sure to stick around after to watch the Peoria Orange Barrels take on the Beloit Sky Carp with a 7:05pm first pitch AND postgame fireworks!
🎟 https://www.milb.com/peoria/tickets/single-game-tickets

🚧 Oak St. and Meyer Ave. Road Closures -- Aug. 24 🚧
Beginning at noon and lasting until 9 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24, Oak Street and S.W. Meyer Avenue will be closed to through traffic. The closure is necessary for the Peoria Chiefs Orange Barrels Street Fair. The game starts at 7:05 p.m. https://il-peoria.civicplus.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=967

🚧 Pioneer Parkway Pavement Pouring -- Aug. 19 🚧
Beginning at 7 am on Monday, Aug. 19, pavement pouring will occur on Pioneer Parkway as part of the Pioneer Parkway and University Street Intersection Reconstruction Project. The pouring work is expected to last through the day, weather permitting. Eastbound and westbound Pioneer Parkway traffic should expect major delays while the work is completed. https://www.peoriagov.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=966

❗ The City of Peoria is seeking feedback regarding your recycling, yard waste, and trash collection services. ❗

The Customer Satisfaction Survey seeks to gather residents’ satisfaction with the solid waste services provided by the City.

The survey can be found here https://bradley.az1.qualtrics.com/.../SV_8uckmjA3VYx6kZw

🚧Adams/Jefferson One-Way to Two-Way Weekly Update🚧
Sidewalk work at the intersection of Hamilton Boulevard and NE Adams Street is nearing completion. The sidewalks near 201 NE Adams Street will reopen to pedestrian access soon. Sidewalk work continues at the intersections of Fulton Plaza and SW Adams Street. The sidewalks near 123 and 201 SW Adams Street have limited pedestrian access. https://il-peoria.civicplus.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=960

🚧 University/Pioneer Parkway Intersection Turn Lane Changes 🚧
Beginning at 7 am on Wednesday, Aug. 14, a change to the northbound University Street right turn lane onto eastbound Pioneer Parkway will occur. The turn lane will be shortened in length and is necessary for utility work as part of the Pioneer Parkway and University Street Reconstruction Project. While the utility work is occurring, right turns onto eastbound Pioneer Parkway will be permitted. https://il-peoria.civicplus.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=959

Back to school doesn't have to mean you can't be eco-friendly.

📖 Check out this blog for tips on how you can start the school year more sustainably!
https://www.peoriapicksup.com/back-to-school-sustainability-2/ 📖

🚧 Road Closures and Parking Restrictions for Bradley Move-In Day 🚧
Multiple road closures and parking restrictions will go into effect around the Bradley University campus this week. These restrictions are necessary for Bradley University’s Student Move-In Day. Drivers should be mindful of these restrictions and use caution in the area. Delays should be expected on N. University Street between W. Columbia Terrace and W. Main Street, and at the N. University Street and W. Main Street intersection. https://il-peoria.civicplus.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=953

🚧 Fredonia Ave and Institute Place Road Closures -- Aug. 19🚧
Beginning at 3 p.m. and lasting until 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 19, W. Fredonia Avenue and N. Institute Place will be closed to through traffic. The closure is necessary for the Bradley University IFC & Panhel Block Party. https://il-peoria.civicplus.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=952

🚧 MacArthur and Moss Intersection Placed in All-Stop Configuration🚧
As part of the MacArthur Highway – Martin Luther King Jr. to Moss Avenue Reconstruction Project, temporary stop signs have been placed at the intersection of MacArthur Highway and Moss Avenue. The all-stop configuration is necessary for traffic signal work and will last for the foreseeable future of the project. https://il-peoria.civicplus.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=949

Here's your reminder to stay hydrated during your weekend festivities.

Consider skipping the plastic bottles and bringing your beverages from home using a reusable container! Did you know that an estimated 60 million plastic bottles are thrown away, most ending up in landfills, every day?

♻️ Learn more about how to recycle plastic bottles by visiting https://www.peoriapicksup.com/recycling/recyclable-materials/plastic-containers/ ♻️

🚧 Nebraska Avenue Road Closure - Aug. 12🚧
Beginning at 7 am on Monday, Aug. 12, W. Nebraska Avenue will be closed to all traffic between N Park Road and the I-74 Interstate overpass bridge. The closure is necessary for the Nebraska Avenue Reconstruction Project and is expected to last until mid-December, weather permitting. https://il-peoria.civicplus.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=945

🚧Adams/Jefferson One-Way to Two-Way Weekly Update🚧
Sidewalk work continues at the intersections of Fulton Plaza and SW Adams Street. The sidewalks near 123 and 201 SW Adams Street have limited pedestrian access. Sidewalk work also continues at the intersections of Hamilton Boulevard and Main Street along NE Adams Street. Sidewalks near 100 and 201 NE Adams Street remain closed to pedestrian access. Sidewalks near 332 and 200 SW Adams Street have limited pedestrian access. https://www.peoriagov.org/DocumentCenter/View/6083/073124-Adams-and-Jefferson-OWTW-Weekly-Update?bidId=

🚧 MacArthur Highway Road Closure - Aug. 5🚧
Beginning at 7 am on Monday, Aug. 5, N MacArthur Highway will be closed to all traffic between W 4th Street and W Moss Avenue. The closure is necessary for the MacArthur Highway – Martin Luther King Jr. Drive to Moss Avenue Reconstruction Project and is expected to last until mid-December, weather permitting. https://www.peoriagov.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=937

♻️PeoriaPicksUp - Customer Satisfaction Survey♻️
The City of Peoria is seeking feedback regarding recycling, yard waste, and trash collection services. The survey seeks to gather residents’ satisfaction with the solid waste services provided by the City. The survey can be found here https://bradley.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8uckmjA3VYx6kZw

🚧Adams/Jefferson One-Way to Two-Way Weekly Update🚧
Sidewalk removal work has begun at the intersections of Fulton Plaza and SW Adams Street. The sidewalks near 123 and 201 SW Adams Street have limited pedestrian access. Sidewalk work continues at the intersections of Hamilton Boulevard and Main Street along NE Adams Street. https://il-peoria.civicplus.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=931

🚧 Lane Restrictions for Walk to St. Joseph - Aug. 3🚧
Beginning at 9:45 a.m. and lasting until 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3, there will be rolling lane restrictions on S. Steubenville Street, W. Hurlburt Street, and S. Richard Pryor Place for the Walk to St. Joseph sponsored by the Guatemalan Community. https://il-peoria.civicplus.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=926

🚧 Blaine Street Road Closure - July 29🚧
Beginning at 7 am on Monday, July 29, S Blaine Street will be closed to through traffic between W Widenham Street and W Kettelle Street. The closure is necessary for Combined Sewer Overflow Control Project Year 3 work and is expected to last four months, weather permitting. https://il-peoria.civicplus.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=924

Nebraska Avenue Reconstruction Public Meeting - July 31
Public Works will host an informational meeting regarding the Nebraska Avenue – Sterling Avenue to I-74 Reconstruction Project. The meeting will be held at 5:30 pm on Wednesday, July 31, at Advanced Medical Transport of Central Illinois, 1718 N Sterling Ave.