Peoria to Complete Northmoor Intersection in December 2026
The city project will finish this winter, ending a construction saga on Northmoor Road that dates back over a decade.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Construction
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Peoria will finalize long-awaited improvements at the intersection of Northmoor Road and University Street by December 2026. This conclusion marks the end of extensive regional infrastructure work that began in 2010.
Why it matters
The intersection project serves as a key infrastructure update for local residents, overcoming significant delays caused by pandemic-era supply chain challenges. Completing these upgrades restores crucial transit efficiency near the Richwoods High School area.
The current intersection project spanned nine months to complete. This final phase follows a seven-year hiatus in development that lasted from 2019 to 2026.
The players
Peoria Public Works Department
This municipal agency is responsible for the design, construction, and maintenance of city-owned road infrastructure.
The details
Managed by the city Public Works Department, the project includes new pavement, curbs, gutters, and storm sewers. Work also encompasses modernized traffic signals and updated pedestrian accommodations to improve safety at the intersection.
Timeline
Construction on Northmoor Road began in 2010.
A construction gap occurred from 2019 until 2026 due to supply chain issues.
Work at the intersection officially began in March 2026.
The project is expected to reach completion by December 2026.
Market Landscape
This project reflects the broader push under the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to modernize aging U.S. transit systems. It highlights how municipalities are prioritizing delayed upgrades to clear historical maintenance backlogs.
Residents and daily commuters near University Street can expect the removal of traffic diversions once construction concludes. Local traffic patterns should normalize as the city finalizes these long-term upgrades to the road network.
The takeaway
Drivers should remain alert for final site clean-up activities as the project nears its deadline in December. Maintaining awareness of new traffic signals will be essential for commuters navigating the newly completed intersection.
Further reading
For more information on ongoing civic improvements, visit the Construction section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WMBD 31 Peoria.
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