Bloomington, Ill. — The City of Bloomington announces the partial closure of Commerce Parkway, which will impact access to the University of Illinois Extension Office at 1615 Commerce Parkway.
Closure Details:
- Start Date: Monday, March 10, 2025
- Affected Area: Hamilton Road, from Commerce Parkway to Morrissey Drive (US150)
- Duration: October 2025
During this period, the intersection of Hamilton Road and Commerce Parkway will be fully closed to all traffic. However, access to local properties, including the University of Illinois Extension Office, will be maintained. Lane reductions will occur along the south side of Hamilton Road between Commerce Parkway and Morrissey Drive, and on southbound Morrissey Drive from the Hamilton Road intersection to approximately 500 feet south. It is best to access the office from Veterans Parkway and Commerce Parkway.
Access to the University of Illinois Extension Office:
- The office will remain open during its regular hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (closed from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM).
- At least one entrance/exit point to the property will be available at all times.
- Visitors are advised to allow extra travel time and follow posted detour signs to ensure a smooth visit.
For more information or assistance, please contact the City of Bloomington Engineering Department at 309-434-2225 or email publicworks@cityblm.org.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate the public's understanding and cooperation.
Contact: Katie Buckley
County Director
kbuckley@illinois.edu
University of Illinois Extension develops educational programs, extends knowledge, and builds partnerships to support people, communities, and their environments as part of the state's land-grant institution. Extension serves as the leading public outreach effort for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences in all 102 Illinois counties through a network of 27 multi-county units and over 700 staff statewide. Extension’s mission is responsive to eight strategic priorities — community, economy, environment, food and agriculture, health, partnerships, technology and discovery, and workforce excellence — that are served through six program areas — 4-H youth development, agriculture and agribusiness, community and economic development, family and consumer science, integrated health disparities, and natural resources, environment, and energy.