Illinois Route 116 Lanes to Close for Paving
The Illinois Department of Transportation will reduce a segment of Route 116 to one lane starting October 26, 2026.
Updated on Oct. 25, 2026 in Construction
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The Illinois Department of Transportation is set to reduce Illinois Route 116 to a single lane in Peoria beginning October 26, 2026. This restriction will affect the stretch of road between Griswold Street and Cole Street for approximately two weeks.
Why it matters
The lane closures are required to facilitate essential paving work on this major roadway. Officials warn that commuters should prepare for traffic delays while the construction project is underway.
The paving project will restrict traffic for a total duration of two weeks. This reduction impacts the intersection areas at both Martin Luther King Drive and South Laramie Street.
The players
Illinois Department of Transportation
The state agency responsible for the planning, construction, and maintenance of Illinois transportation infrastructure.
The details
Crews will focus paving efforts on the area between Griswold Street and Cole Street. The reduction of Illinois Route 116 to one lane is expected to cause recurring traffic congestion throughout the construction period.
Timeline
October 26, 2026: Lane reduction begins on Illinois Route 116.
Two weeks: The anticipated duration of the lane reduction project.
Market Landscape
This paving project follows maintenance and safety protocols established by the Illinois Highway Code construction maintenance standards. Such routine infrastructure updates are essential for long-term road viability in growing urban corridors.
Local drivers should expect traffic delays between Griswold and Cole Streets during the two-week work period. Motorists are advised to plan extra travel time or seek alternate routes to avoid the construction zone.
The takeaway
Commuters should anticipate significant delays when navigating the intersection areas of Martin Luther King Drive and South Laramie Street. Planning your commute in advance will help mitigate the impact of the lane reduction over the next two weeks.
Further reading
For more information on ongoing infrastructure projects, check the Peoria Construction updates.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WMBD 31 Peoria.
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