I-80 Mississippi River Bridge Washing Begins April 20
Summary
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that maintenance washing of the Interstate 80 Mississippi River bridge in Rock Island County will begin Monday, April 20, 2026. Work will reduce traffic to one lane in each direction from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. nightly for approximately two weeks. A second bridge washing is scheduled for September. Motorists are advised to expect delays and consider alternate routes.
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IL DOT announced bridge washing maintenance on the I-80 Mississippi River bridge in Rock Island County, scheduled to begin April 20, 2026. The work will require overnight single-lane closures in both directions from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily, with completion expected in approximately two weeks. A second washing is planned for September.
Affected parties should anticipate traffic delays and consider using alternate routes when feasible. Drivers are urged to observe posted speed limits, pay attention to changed conditions and signs, and be alert for workers and equipment in the work zones. No compliance obligations are imposed on private entities.
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I-80 Mississippi River bridge washing begins April 20
April 17, 2026
ROCK ISLAND COUNTY – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that weather permitting, maintenance on the Interstate 80 Mississippi River bridge in Rock Island County will begin Monday, April 20.
Work will wash the bridge. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction from 8 p.m. each evening to 6 a.m. the following morning. The work is anticipated to be completed in two weeks.
A second bridge washing is scheduled in September. These operations are imperative to promote the longevity of Illinois’ infrastructure system, while ensuring their safety.
Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. To avoid the work area, when feasible, use of alternate routes should be considered. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to changed conditions and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile devices and be alert for workers and equipment.
Over the next six years, IDOT is planning to improve 7,107 lane miles of highway and 8.4 million square feet of bridge deck as part of Rebuild Illinois, which is investing $33.2 billion into all modes of transportation. Accomplishments through Year Six of Rebuild Illinois include almost $20.8 billion of improvements statewide to 21,309 lane miles of highway, 815 bridges and 1,181 additional safety improvements.
For IDOT District 2 updates, follow us on X at @IDOTDistrict2 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.
Kristophere’ Owens
IDOT
- Kristophere.Owens@Illinois.gov
- 815-640-1027
Paul Wappel
IDOT
- Paul.wappel@illinois.gov
- (217) 685-0082
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