Springfield, IL  (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Beginning at 5 a.m. Thursday, IDOT will change the traffic flow around the Illinois State Fairgrounds to one way counterclockwise.

Eastbound and westbound turn lanes from Veterans Parkway to Eighth Street will be closed. The change is temporary and will help with the influx of vehicles during the fair.

There will also be no parking at Lincoln Park, Nelson Center for the Twilight Parade on Thursday.