Eastbound I-74 Closed for Repairs Until April 22nd
Summary
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced on April 17, 2026, that eastbound Interstate 74 in Knox County is closed for emergency pavement repairs to the bridge deck over the Spoon River. Traffic is being detoured to U.S. 150. The repairs are anticipated to be completed with the interstate reopened by April 22, 2026, weather permitting.
What changed
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced the closure of eastbound Interstate 74 in Knox County effective April 17, 2026, due to emergency pavement repairs needed on the bridge deck over the Spoon River. Traffic is being detoured to U.S. 150. An ongoing $14.5 million project is replacing the I-74 bridges in both directions over the Spoon River, with an expected completion date of next summer.\n\nCommuters and commercial transportation companies should plan for the detour and expect delays while traveling through the area. Drivers are advised to pay close attention, obey posted speed limits, and refrain from using mobile devices while navigating the detour route.
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Eastbound I-74 closure in Knox County
April 17, 2026
GALESBURG – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced this evening that eastbound Interstate 74 in Knox County is closed for emergency pavement repairs to the bridge deck over the Spoon River. Traffic is being detoured to U.S. 150.
The repairs are anticipated to be completed and the interstate reopened by April 22, weather permitting.
The public can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through the area. Drivers are urged to pay close attention, obey the posted speed limits and refrain from using mobile devices.
An ongoing $14.5 million project is replacing the I-74 bridges in both directions over the Spoon River. The expected completion date is next summer.
For more information on IDOT projects, click here. For IDOT District 4 updates, follow us on Twitter at @IDOTDistrict4 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.
Kimberly Hoskins
Communications Outreach Liaison – Region 3 (District 4, District 5), Illinois Department of Transportation
- Kimberly.Hoskins@Illinois.gov
- (309) 370-1743
Paul Wappel
IDOT
- Paul.wappel@illinois.gov
- (217) 685-0082
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