Peoria Prepares for Major Intersection Reconstruction

Year-long project at University and Northmoor to impact drivers, pedestrians, and nearby schools

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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The City of Peoria is hosting a public meeting to provide details on an upcoming reconstruction project at the intersection of University and Northmoor. The year-long project, set to begin next month, will affect a vital corridor with several schools in the area and impact drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists through lane closures, road closures, and sidewalk closures.

Why it matters

The University and Northmoor intersection is a major thoroughfare in Peoria, serving as a key route for students, residents, and commuters. The reconstruction project aims to improve the infrastructure and safety of this busy intersection, though it will require significant traffic disruptions during the construction period.

The details

The reconstruction project is the last in a series of projects along Northmoor Road. Peoria Public Works' Nick McMillion says the project will affect a lot of people, with Richwoods High School and St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School located nearby. The public is invited to attend a meeting on Thursday at 5 p.m. in the Richwoods Library to learn more details about the upcoming changes and disruptions.

  • The reconstruction project is scheduled to begin next month.
  • The public meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 5 p.m.

The players

Peoria Public Works

The municipal department responsible for overseeing infrastructure projects in the city of Peoria, Illinois.

Nick McMillion

A representative from Peoria Public Works who will be providing details about the upcoming reconstruction project at the public meeting.

Richwoods High School

A high school located near the University and Northmoor intersection that will be impacted by the reconstruction project.

St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School

A school located near the University and Northmoor intersection that will be impacted by the reconstruction project.

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What they’re saying

“It's a very vital corridor and area. We have a couple of schools there…Richwoods High School, and then St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School as well. And, there's a lot of users of all means, whether drivers, pedestrians, bicyclists.”

— Nick McMillion, Peoria Public Works (1049thewolf.com)

“There'll be lane closures, road closures, sidewalk closures. So, as the project moves forward, and we get started, we always ask drivers to be mindful and on the look out for those new traffic pattern changes.”

— Nick McMillion, Peoria Public Works (1049thewolf.com)

What’s next

The public is invited to attend the meeting in the Richwoods Library on Thursday at 5 p.m. to learn more details about the upcoming reconstruction project.

The takeaway

This major infrastructure project in Peoria will significantly impact traffic and access around the University and Northmoor intersection for an extended period, underscoring the importance of public engagement and preparation for such disruptive construction efforts in a busy urban area.