PEORIA, Ill. – Steady snowfall across the City of Peoria Saturday morning is resulting in snow-covered roads and slick driving conditions. Public Works crews are actively treating and plowing main arterial routes and will continue focusing on these roads throughout the day to maintain traffic flow and safety.
Public Works’ Nick McMillion says they are expecting 3-6 inches of snow to fall on Saturday, with the heaviest snow expected between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
“Travel during this timeframe is strongly discouraged. Residents are urged to adjust travel plans and remain home during peak snowfall, if possible,” McMillion says.
Snow is expected to taper off around 3 p.m. Saturday.
Motorists who must travel should allow extra time, reduce speeds, and exercise extreme caution. Please be mindful of snowplows and give crews adequate space as they work to keep the roads passable and restore safe driving conditions.
Treatment of residential streets will resume once at least 2 inches of snow have accumulated, arterial routes have been cleared, and snowfall has ended.
Drivers are reminded to stay alert and use caution throughout the day, as conditions change. For more information about the City’s winter operations, call 309-484-8850.
In related news, the Peoria County Sheriff’s Office has issued a traffic collision alert for Peoria County. Citizens that are involved in vehicle crashes, where no one is injured, should exchange information and report the accident in person to the records bureau at the Peoria County Sheriff’s Office at 301 N Maxwell Road, as soon as reasonably possible, but within 48 hours of the conclusion of the alert.
Washington’s parking ban on all streets will remain in effect until 7 a.m. Sunday.
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