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Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
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Peoria intersection to close for Combined Sewer Overflow work
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — The Peoria Public Works Department announced that there will be an intersection closure as part of the Combined Sewer Overflow project. Starting at 7 a.m. June 4, the intersection of West Aikens Avenue and South Steubenville Street will close to all traffic, according to Peoria Public Works Spokesman Nick McMillion said. Combined Sewer Overflow warning for Peoria The intersection is expected to open back up to traffic after the construction is complete sometime in mid-fall. Steubenville Street will also remain closed due to the project. Drivers are encouraged to use caution while driving in the area and find alternate routes. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-03-2025
- Business
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Sewer work to shutter South Peoria street for the summer
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Beginning on Monday and through most of the summer, a South Peoria street will be closed to through traffic as part of the Combined Sewer Overflow control project. South Steubenville Street between West Widenham and West Kettelle streets will close beginning Monday at 7 a.m. The work is expected to last through the summer, said Nick McMillion, a spokesman for the city's Public Works Department. Additionally, the following streets will be closed at Steubenville: Widenham West Smith Street West Johnson Street West Martin Street West McBean Street Kettelle For years, runoff from a large rain event would combine with sewage and flow into the river instead of the city's treatment plant. The problem had City Hall and the federal government at odds since the 1980s. Referred to as a combined sewer overflow, the sewage contributes to elevated bacteria levels in the river and poses health risks. In December 2020, the city and the federal Environmental Protection Agency entered into a consent decree where the city agreed to spend more than $100 million to fix the aging system over an 18-year period. In return, the EPA agreed to not ley millions in fines against Peoria. For more information, go to the city's website regarding CSOs. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
