Traffic patterns to change for Homecoming celebration

CHAMPAIGN, Illinois – Community members may notice some additional road closures around Memorial Stadium on Friday as the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign prepares to celebrate Homecoming.

  • Kirby Avenue between First Street and Fourth Street will be closed beginning at noon Friday and remain closed until after the football game on Saturday.
  • First Street between Stadium Drive and Kirby Avenue will be closed beginning at noon Friday and remain closed until after the football game on Saturday.
  • Fourth Street between Kirby Avenue and Gregory Drive will be closed beginning at 5 p.m. Friday and will reopen immediately following the Homecoming parade.
  • Gregory Drive between Fourth Street and First Street will be closed beginning at 5 p.m. Friday and will reopen immediately following the Homecoming parade.

The closures are related to the Homecoming parade and the WITH I campaign celebration outside of the stadium Friday evening. Visit the Homecoming website for more information about these and other events.

Regular football-related traffic patterns will be in effect on Saturday. Community members may expect more football traffic on Saturday due to the anticipated higher attendance.

Road closures are for the safety of all visitors, community members and event staff. The University of Illinois Police Department appreciates motorists’ understanding and cooperation as we celebrate the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.