Knoxville Avenue lane closures begin March 11

PEORIA – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that lane closures in both directions of Knoxville Avenue (Illinois 40) at the Illinois 6 interchange in Peoria begin March 11.

The lane closures are necessary to prepare for a project that consists of drainage improvements, new traffic signals and the construction of an additional left turn lane from the northbound Illinois 6 ramp to northbound Illinois 40. Additionally, the turn lane from the northbound Illinois 6 ramp to northbound Illinois 40 will close on or around March 17. Southbound Illinois 40 traffic will not be affected, and a detour will be posted for northbound traffic.

The entire project is expected to be complete in September.

Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. To avoid the work area, when feasible, use of alternate routes should be considered. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to changed conditions and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile devices and be alert for workers and equipment.

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.

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