Illinois 29 public hearing to be held Dec. 4

PEORIA – The Illinois Department of Transportation will hold an open house public hearing regarding proposed improvements to Illinois 29 (Galena Road) from just north of the McClugage Bridge (U.S. 150) in Peoria Heights to north of Gardner Lane in Peoria.

4-6 p.m. Dec. 4 ​
​Peoria Heights Grade School gymnasium
​500 E. Glen Ave., Peoria Heights

The purpose of the hearing is to provide an update on the Illinois 29 reconstruction project and to obtain public input on the project. The preferred alternative for the project will be displayed. The proposed relocation of the Grand View Drive Pavilion and the impacts to Grand View Drive Park and Bielfeldt Park will also be displayed. Project exhibits, aerial photographs and reports will be available for viewing. In addition, IDOT staff members will be available to receive input, provide information and answer questions. No formal presentation will be given.

The proposed improvements include reconstruction of 2.6 miles of Illinois 29 and the addition of a bi-directional turn lane and pedestrian and bicycle accommodations. The project would convert approximately one acre out of about 200 adjacent acres of Peoria Park District property to highway use. It would also relocate the Grand View Drive Pavilion, a structure listed on the National Register of Historic Places, about 40 to 60 feet west of its current location. The improvements would also require right of way acquisition and displacement of eight residences. Right of way acquisition and relocation assistance information will be available.

IDOT is seeking public input on all aspects of the project. Comments can be submitted at the meeting or emailed to DOT.IL29GalenaRdProject@Illinois.gov. They may also be mailed to:

Karen Dvorsky, IDOT Program Development Engineer
​401 Main St.
​Peoria, IL 61602
​Phone: (309) 671-3491
​TTY (866) 273-3681

Comments received by Jan. 4, 2025, will become part of the public hearing record.

The location of the meeting is accessible to people with disabilities. If special accommodations or assistance are needed, please contact Karen Dvorsky by Nov. 27.

For more information on IDOT projects, click here. For IDOT District 4 updates, follow us on Twitter at @IDOTDistrict4 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com and www.gettingaroundpeoria.com.