Work on U.S. 20 Over Galena River Bridge Begins May 4
Summary
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that bridge deck patching on U.S. 20/Illinois 84 over the Galena River in Galena will begin Monday, May 4. One lane will remain open controlled by temporary traffic signals, with pedestrian access maintained throughout. All lanes will reopen during the Memorial Day holiday weekend, with work resuming afterward and completion expected by end of June.
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The Illinois Department of Transportation announced construction on the U.S. 20/Illinois 84 bridge over the Galena River in Galena. Work involves patching the bridge deck and will proceed with one lane open controlled by temporary traffic signals. The bridge will remain open to pedestrian traffic throughout construction. All lanes will reopen during the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
Drivers traveling through the work zone should pay attention to changed conditions, obey posted speed limits, avoid mobile devices, and watch for workers and equipment. This project is part of Rebuild Illinois, a $33.2 billion initiative to improve transportation infrastructure across the state over six years.
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Work on U.S. 20 over Galena River begins May 4
April 15, 2026
GALENA – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that weather permitting, construction on the bridge carrying U.S. 20/Illinois 84 across the Galena River will begin Monday, May 4.
Work will patch the bridge deck. One lane will be open in the work zone controlled by temporary traffic signals. The bridge also will be open to pedestrian traffic throughout the project.
Work be suspended and all lanes will be open during the Memorial Day holiday weekend. Lane closures will resume after the holiday and the project is expected to be completed by the end of June.
Drivers are urged to pay close attention to changed conditions and signs in the work zone areas, 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.
U.S. 20/Illinois 84 bridge over the Galena River in Galena.
Kristophere’ Owens
IDOT
- Kristophere.Owens@Illinois.gov
- 815-640-1027
Paul Wappel
IDOT
- Paul.wappel@illinois.gov
- (217) 685-0082
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