CityLink Reroutes Buses Around Peoria Evacuation Zone
A one-mile evacuation order near BioUrja Renewables and nearby road closures are changing bus routes through downtown Peoria.
Updated on Nov. 14, 2026 in Emergency Response
CityLink is rerouting buses in Peoria after an evacuation order took effect within a one-mile radius of BioUrja Renewables. Road closures on portions of Washington Street, Adams Street, and Jefferson Avenue near downtown are also affecting service.
Why it matters
The changes affect commuters and transit riders across Peoria who rely on the affected routes to reach downtown destinations. Passengers should plan for delays while the evacuation order and closures remain in place.
An evacuation order covers a one-mile radius around BioUrja Renewables, and CityLink has moved six routes to Main Street and Route 99 to Farmington and Maxwell roads. The timeline for reopening the closed roadways has not been announced.
The players
CityLink
CityLink is the public transit provider serving Peoria, operating the bus routes affected by the evacuation and road closures.
BioUrja Renewables
BioUrja Renewables is the facility at the center of the one-mile evacuation order that prompted the transit and road changes.
The details
CityLink is sending Routes 8 and 20 across the Murray Baker Bridge, while Routes 5, 7, 8, 13, 15, and 20 use Main Street to reach the Transit Center. Closures on Washington Street, Adams Street, and Jefferson Avenue near downtown are the main reason for the detours.
Timeline
- November 14, 2026: Evacuation order remains in effect and CityLink begins rerouting buses in Peoria.
Seasonal Patterns
Evacuation-driven transit detours are a short-term emergency response measure rather than a seasonal pattern, and the source provides no historical comparison for this event. Service is expected to return to normal routes once roadways reopen and conditions are deemed safe.
Riders on Routes 5, 7, 8, 13, 15, 20, and 99 should allow extra travel time and check CityLink for updates before heading out. Avoid the closed sections of Washington Street, Adams Street, and Jefferson Avenue near downtown while the order is in effect.
The takeaway
Commuters who use downtown Peoria bus routes should plan for detours and longer trips until CityLink confirms normal service has returned. Checking transit updates before leaving home can prevent missed connections.
What happens next
CityLink will resume normal routes when roadways reopen and conditions are deemed safe, though no reopening date has been announced.
Further reading
For more on how local agencies handle these situations, see Emergency Response coverage for Peoria.
Source note: This article includes information reported by 25newsnow.
