PrairieFest 2019 Traffic Alert: Expect Delays

OSWEGO, IL — The Oswego Police Department is reminding the public to expect increased traffic congestion and delays in Oswego beginning Thursday, June 13, through Sunday, June 16 due to PrairieFest activities. Motorists should expect delays in particular while traveling on the following:

• Illinois Route 71 between US Route 34 and Forrest Avenue
• Plainfield Road between Illinois Route 71 and Woolley Road
• Madison, Washington and Main streets in the downtown Oswego area

There will be delays in the downtown area in particular on Sunday, June 16 between 1 p.m. and
2:30 p.m. due to the PrairieFest Parade. Motorists may want to consider alternate routes around
these areas if they are not coming in for the festival.

Oswego PrairieFest 2019: Guide To Music, Food, Activities

Festival volunteers will be assisting with parking direction. Parking for PrairieFest activities willbe available at the following locations:

• District 308 Transportation Center parking lot with access from Stonehill Road (55
• Stonehill Rd)
• Oswego High School (south and north lots)
• Oswego Public Works grass lot
• Park District soccer fields

There will be no access to the gravel parking lot at the soccer fields.

Entry into the Oswego High School south lot at Route 71 & Franklin will not be available to
motorists traveling southbound on Route 71 (no left turn).

Submitted by the Oswego Police Department