Motorists in Greater Peoria will have one fewer roadway available for crossing the Illinois River for the next couple months, beginning next week.
The Illinois Department of Transportation will close the Cedar Street Bridge, carrying Illinois 8 and Illinois 116, between Washington Street in Peoria and Edmund Street in East Peoria starting Monday.
The closure is needed for joint replacement, deck patching and electrical work. The shutdown is expected to last until mid-to-late August.
A detour will be posted and drivers should expect delays in the area and allow extra time for their commutes. IDOT recommends avoiding the area if possible and considering alternate routes.
The other river crossings nearby include the Bob Michel Bridge [Illinois 40] and the Murray Baker Bridge [Interstate 74], along with the Shade-Lohmann Bridge [I-474] further south and the McClugage Bridge [U.S. 150] on the north end.
