Which streets to avoid during U of I move-in week: UIPD

URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — University of Illinois students are making a return to the community, which means traffic in certain areas could be a problem.

University Police will be out managing traffic and setting up signs to help people. They said some of the crowded areas will be Lincoln Avenue, Green Street and the central part of campus. One U of I officer said to get ready to wait or not find a parking spot.

“The first couple weeks are always really busy for everybody. People are excited,” he said. “People are out and about: new students, new people in the area looking for places to go, things to see new experiences, new students that want to see kind of the landmarks and get the lay of the land before they get a good traffic flow for their classes, for work and things like that.”

Some students in private housing have already moved in. The official move-in days for undergraduate residence halls will be Aug. 18 – 25.

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