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Posted on: March 24, 2023

Graham Chapel Road Construction to Start in Early April

W Graham Chapel Rd Closure

The Peoria County Highway Department will start construction on Graham Chapel Road near Elmwood on Monday, April 3, 2023. The road will be closed for a box culvert replacement project located a half-mile west of Stone School Road.

Work is expected to last into August, conditions permitting. A detour will be posted on Stone School Road, IL Route 116, and IL Route 78.

Please contact the Peoria County Highway Department at (309) 697-6400 with questions. 

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