A project to improve pedestrian safety at an intersection near the NIU campus will begin  next month. 

The intersection of Lucinda Avenue and Normal Road will be reconfigured as a  roundabout. Construction activity will begin on Monday, May 12 when the intersection will  be closed to traffic. 

This schedule puts the start of construction after the end of the NIU school year. The  project will be completed before students return in August. 

The project will improve safety for pedestrians and bicycle riders at the intersection since  vehicle traffic will be required to slow for the three-leg roundabout. The intersection  reconfiguration, along with the earlier closure of a portion of Normal Road, will improve  walkability on the NIU campus. 

A detour for through-traffic will be put into place for the intersection project; although, all  buildings on Lucinda Avenue and Normal Road will remain accessible by vehicle.  

Eastbound traffic on Lucinda Avenue will be directed north on Annie Glidden Road, east  on Hillcrest Drive and then south on Garden Road to Lucinda Avenue. Westbound traffic  will be directed north on Garden Road, west on Hillcrest Drive and south on Annie Glidden  Road to Lucinda Avenue. 

DeKalb Public Transit will also be putting in place temporary bus route detours to  accommodate the construction. Information on the detours can be found at  cityofdekalb.com/1397/Rider-Alerts-Service-Schedules. 

The City appreciates the patience of the community as this safety improvement project is  completed. Updates on the project will be posted on the City’s website at  cityofdekalb.com.