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Peoria County Closures for Thanksgiving Holiday

The Peoria County Courthouse, Veterans Assistance Commission, Election Commission, Highway Department offices, and all Peoria City/County Health Department offices are closed this upcoming Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24, 2023. As regularly ...

Old Galena Road Open from Roundabout to IL Route 29

Peoria County Highway has reopened Old Galena Road to traffic from Illinois Route 29 to the roundabout. However, crews are still working on the portion of Old Galena Road between Mossville School and Boy Scout Road. Motorists are asked to continue to use ...

Elmore Road Closed at Rail Crossing October 19, 2023

Elmore Road in Millbrook Township will be closed today at the BNSF Railway crossing between Nightingale and Laura Roads. The company has informed the Peoria County Highway Department that the closure is for asphalt work and should be reopened by the end o...

Brimfield Road Closed September 19 for Grade Crossing Work

Brimfield Road will be closed for work on the railroad grade crossing, located between IL 90 and Laura Road, on Tuesday, September 19 at 8:00 a.m. The closure is expected to last for two days. Motorists should use an alternative route.

Daily Road Closure at Railroad Crossing Begins Monday

BNSF Railway will be closing a section of N. Daily Road for grade crossing work starting Monday, September 18, 2023 near Monica; please see the attached map. The road is expected to reopen September 19, conditions permitting.

The Peoria County Highway Depa...

Streitmatter Road Closure Begins Monday, September 18

The Peoria County Highway Department will be closing a section of Streitmatter Road for a crossroad culvert replacement on Monday, September 18, 2023. The closure will be between Holmes Road and Rice Road northeast of Princeville; please see the attached ...

Hakes Road Closed at Railroad Crossing

BNSF has reported repairs are being performed to the railroad grade crossing at Hakes Road in Edelstein. The road will be closed as a result from September 11 through September 12, 2023, conditions permitting.

Peoria County Highway Department encourages mo...

Blue Ridge Road closed to all traffic on September 7 and 8

Blue Ridge Road will be closed to all traffic at the railroad crossing on Thursday, September 7 and Friday, September 8 due to work on the railroad tracks. Motorists are advised to take an alternate route.

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Princeville Jubilee Road Sealcoating Begins September 7

The Peoria County Highway Department will be starting a sealcoat project on Princeville Jubilee Road on Thursday, September 7, 2023 between US Route 150 and US Route 90.

Motorists are asked to be cautious for intermittent delays, fresh oil, and loose rock....

Old Galena Road Paving Continues September 1

The Peoria County Highway Department has announced that paving on Old Galena Road will continue tomorrow, September 1, 2023. This work will be performed from Boy Scout Road/Neal Lane to the State Street roundabout. Please see the attached map.

Motorists ar...

Peoria County Facilities Closed for Labor Day

The Peoria County Courthouse, Election Commission, Veterans Assistance Commission, Peoria City/County Health Department, Highway Department office, and Peoria County Animal Protection Services (PCAPS) will be closed on Monday, September 4, 2023. These off...

Graham Chapel Road Reopened

Today, the Peoria County Highway Department reopened Graham Chapel Road near the city of Elmwood to all traffic. The road was previously closed for a concrete box culvert replacement. Construction and detour signage will be removed this week, conditions p...

Ordinance Regarding Access to County Highways Amended

The Peoria County Board unanimously approved a new Peoria County Highway Access Regulation Ordinance, which affects property owners looking to add a new driveway or access point to a county-owned road. Previously, the Peoria County Highway Department prov...

Old Galena Road Paving Begins August 1

The Peoria County Highway Department has announced that paving on Old Galena Road will begin tomorrow, August 1, 2023. This work will be performed from Boy Scout Road/Neal Lane to the State Street roundabout. Please see the attached map.

Motorists are remi...

Peoria County Highway Begins Sealcoating Operations

Throughout this week and next, the Peoria County Highway Department will sealcoat various County roads, conditions permitting. This essential maintenance procedure aims to protect and extend the life of road surfaces, ensuring safer and smoother travel ex...

Peoria County Facilities Closed for Independence Day

The Peoria County Courthouse, Election Commission, Veterans Assistance Commission, Peoria City/County Health Department, Highway Department office, and Peoria County Animal Protection Services (PCAPS) will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, 2023.

The Peoria Cou...

Lane Closure on IL-29 Scheduled for Next Week

Beginning on Tuesday, June 27, southbound IL Route 29 will be reduced to one lane at the intersection with Old Galena Road.  The outside lane will be closed, and traffic will be merged to the inside lane due to concrete and saw cutting work. &...

Pulsifer Road Bridge Reopened

Today, the Peoria County Highway Department reopened the Pulsifer Road Bridge approximately three miles south of the Village of Brimfield. Temporary pavement markings are in place; permanent pavement markings will be installed in the coming week, conditio...

Airport Road Lane Closure Starts Monday

Southbound Airport Road will be reduced to one lane starting Monday, June 12, 2023.  The lane reduction will occur approximately one-quarter of a mile south of the Dirksen Parkway intersection with Airport Road.  A map showing the closur...

Lane Closure Tuesday, May 30 on Old Galena Road

Old Galena Road between the State Street roundabout and Boy Scout Road (just north of Mossville) will be reduced to one lane on Tuesday, May 30 for paving operations. Traffic will be controlled with flaggers while paving operations are underway. Motorists...

Peoria County Facilities Closed for Memorial Day

The Peoria County Courthouse, Election Commission, Veterans Assistance Commission, Peoria City/County Health Department, Highway Department office, and Peoria County Animal Protection Services (PCAPS) will be closed on Monday, May 29, 2023.

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Lane Closure on Old Galena Road

Old Galena Road, between the State Street roundabout and Boy Scout Road just north of Mossville, will be reduced to one lane on Tuesday, May 23 for paving operations at 6:00 AM. Traffic will be controlled with flaggers while paving operations are underway...

Lane Closure on Old Galena Road

Old Galena Road, between the State Street roundabout and Boy Scout Road just north of Mossville, will be reduced to one lane on Tuesday, May 16 for paving operations. Traffic will be controlled with flaggers while paving operations are underway. Motorists...

Pulsifer Road Bridge Rehabilitation Starting April 10, 2023

The Peoria County Highway Department will start rehabilitation on the Pulsifer Road bridge starting on Monday, April 10, 2023. Work is expected to last into July, conditions permitting. The bridge will be closed during this time.

The bridge is located appr...

Peoria County Facilities Closed for Upcoming Holiday

The Peoria County Courthouse, Peoria City/County Health Department, Veterans Assistance Commission, Election Commission, and Highway Department offices will be closed this Friday, April 7. These departments will reopen on Monday, April 10.

PCAPS’...

UPDATED: Old Galena Road Construction Starting April 6, 2023

The Peoria County Highway Department will start construction on Old Galena Road on Thursday, April 6, 2023. This project includes new pavement, improved drainage, and the addition of a left turn lane and new traffic signals leading to Mossville Elementary...

Graham Chapel Road Construction to Start in Early April

The Peoria County Highway Department will start construction on Graham Chapel Road near Elmwood on Monday, April 3, 2023. The road will be closed for a box culvert replacement project located a half-mile west of Stone School Road.

Work is expected to last ...

Old Galena Road Construction

The Peoria County Highway Department will start construction on Old Galena Road on Monday, April 3, 2023. This project includes new pavement, improved drainage, and the addition of a left turn lane and new traffic signals leading to Mossville Elementary S...

Smithville Road Closed Due to Water Main Break

 Illinois American Water is en route to the location. Motorists are asked to use an alternative route.Smithville Road, between Airport Road and SE Loop Road, is closed for a water main break until further Smithville Road, between Airport Road and...

Peoria County Facilities Closure for Upcoming MLK Holiday

The Peoria County Courthouse, Veterans Assistance Commission, Peoria City/County Health Department, Peoria County Election Commission, and the Highway Department office buildings are closed this Monday, January 16 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Departme...

Peoria County Facilities Closure for New Year Holiday

The Peoria County Courthouse, Veterans Assistance Commission, Peoria City/County Health Department, Peoria County Election Commission, and the Highway Department office buildings are closed this Monday, January 2, 2023. Departments will reopen on Tuesday,...

Peoria County Facilities Closing for Weather

The Peoria County Courthouse, Peoria City/County Health Department, Peoria County Election Commission, and the Highway Department office buildings are closing to the public at 3:00 p.m. today due to deteriorating weather conditions. The Peoria County Sher...

Peoria County Facilities Closed for Holiday

The Peoria County Courthouse, Veteran’s Assistance Commission, Peoria City/County Health Department, Peoria County Election Commission, and the Highway Department office buildings are closed this Friday, December 23, and Monday, December 26. Emp...