College Avenue Parking Suspended for Road Work This Week

If you drive through Wheaton this week, you’ll notice a fresh set of orange cones and a handful of workers in bright vests along College Avenue. It’s not a flash‑mob; it’s the city’s way of fixing some aging pavement that’s been giving locals a hard time.

According to the Village of Wheaton, parking will be prohibited on the stretch of College Avenue that runs from President Street all the way to the border with Glen Ellyn. The restriction kicks in bright and early—5 a.m.—and stays in place until 4 p.m. each day. The window was chosen to let businesses stay open while still giving crews a solid block of daylight to get the job done.

Work starts Tuesday, July 21, and the city expects to wrap things up by Friday, July 24. The timeline isn’t set in stone, but officials say they’re aiming to finish before the weekend so commuters can get back to normal parking patterns as soon as possible.

What does this mean for you? If you normally park on College Avenue, look for an alternate spot a block or two away, or consider a nearby garage if you’re heading into downtown. Drivers should also expect a few extra minutes of travel time as traffic slows around the work zone. The city asks everyone to stay alert, obey any detour signs, and be patient with the workers—after all, they’re the ones trying to make that road smoother for us all.

Local businesses say they’ll stay open during the construction window, so you won’t miss out on lunch or shopping. In fact, many shop owners are already posting signs encouraging customers to use side streets or the parking lot behind their stores. It’s a small inconvenience, but one that should keep the flow moving.