Section Of North River Street Will Be Converted Into A One-Way

BATAVIA, IL — A section of North River Street in downtown Batavia is in the process of being converted to a southbound one-way, officials said.

The conversion is taking place between State and Wilson streets.

Batavia City Council approved the project, with one of the reasons being it will now allow the city to close North River Street without a permit from the Illinois Department of Transportation, according to a news release.

Construction was underway as of Monday when workers were in the process of installing one-way signs, removing existing pavement striping and installing new striping along Wilson Street, officials said.

Installing a curbed bump at the northeast corner of Wilson and River streets is in the plan for the project, but it's currently delayed while Batavia's contractor waits for construction materials to become available, officials said.

Once that portion of the work begins, crews will install a barricade to mimic the presence of the future bump out.

Officials noted crews will move benches and planters once contractors complete the one-way project.