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Attention! Traffic Patterns on University Drive and Western Avenue Change Today for Paint the Paws

October 9, 2023

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MACOMB, IL --Attention drivers! Western Illinois University's Paint the Paws Homecoming tradition will take place today, October 9, starting at 1:30 p.m.

To ensure the safety and security of all participants, avoid using University Drive and Western Avenue between 1:15 p.m. and 3 p.m. During the event, traffic patterns in the following areas will be changed to two-way traffic: southbound lanes on Western Avenue, starting at Malpass Library; a portion of the eastbound lanes of University Drive and a portion of the westbound lanes on University Drive.

Note that the two northbound lanes on Western Avenue, which are closest to Malpass Library and Stipes, Morgan and Waggoner halls, will be closed from the Library to the intersection of University Drive. In addition, the two eastbound lanes on University Drive, which are closest to Western Hall, will be closed from Waggoner Hall to the vehicle entrance into Q-Lot and two westbound lanes on University Drive, which are by the credit union. Vince Grady Field will be closed beginning at Lafayette Street (U.S. Route 67) and down to the vehicle entrance to Q-Lot.

We hope you join us for the fun!

Posted By: University Communications (U-Communications@wiu.edu)
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