McClugage Bridge Lane Reduction and Resurfacing Underway
Summary
The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced a traffic pattern change on the McClugage Bridge (U.S. 150) effective April 22, 2026. The eastbound span will be reduced to one lane to accommodate barrier wall relocation, pavement removal, and resurfacing work. Motorists are advised to expect delays, consider alternate routes when feasible, and obey posted speed limits while being alert for workers and equipment.
“The eastbound span will be reduced to one lane, and new traffic shifts will be introduced.”
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The Illinois Department of Transportation has implemented a lane reduction on the eastbound span of the McClugage Bridge as part of ongoing construction work. The work zone now features one operational lane with new traffic shifts, barrier wall relocation, pavement removal, and resurfacing activities.
Drivers and transportation companies operating in the Peoria area should plan for increased travel times through this corridor. Fleet operators may want to adjust routes to avoid the work zone during peak travel periods.
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McClugage traffic pattern change underway
April 22, 2026
PEORIA – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that to accommodate ongoing construction in the eastbound lanes of the McClugage Bridge (U.S. 150), traffic patterns in the work zone are changing today, April 22.
The eastbound span will be reduced to one lane, and new traffic shifts will be introduced. Work being done includes barrier wall relocation, pavement removal and resurfacing.
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.
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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