UPDATE: Ramp closures in Peoria begin June 2
UPDATE: All the Interstate 74/474/Illinois 6 and U.S. 150/Illinois 6 interchange ramps in Peoria have either reopened this week or will reopen by this evening (7/17).
PEORIA – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced the closures of several ramps at the Interstate 74/474/Illinois 6 and U.S. 150/Illinois 6 interchanges beginning June 2.
The ramp closures are necessary for pavement and guardrail repairs and will take place as follows:
Closing June 2 for three to four weeks:
- Eastbound U.S. 150 to southbound Illinois 6
- Southbound Illinois 6 to westbound I-74
- Westbound I-74 to southbound Illinois 6
Closing June 3 for one week:
- Westbound I-474 to eastbound I-74
Closing June 10 for three to four weeks
- Southbound Illinois 6 to eastbound I-74
All closures will have detours posted.
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.
Kimberly Hoskins
Paul Wappel
