Peru planning pedestrian skyway project

 
PERU – The city of Peru is looking to create a pedestrian skyway over Illinois Route 251. At Monday’s city council meeting City Engineer Eric Carls announced the city would pursue an Illinois Department of Transportation’s, ITEP Grant for the maximum amount allotted of $3 million. The grant would provide funds for the crossing that would connect Peru’s shared use path, go along the north side of Baker Lake and continue down Wenzel Road, connecting to a path along North Peoria Street.