Editor’s note: This news release is being sent through the Iowa Department of Transportation’s news release distribution as a courtesy to the Illinois Department of Transportation
DAVENPORT, Iowa – Jan. 9, 2026 – The Illinois Department of Transportation, in partnership with the Iowa Department of Transportation, invites the public to attend a second open house public meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 28, for the U.S. 67 (Centennial Bridge) Corridor Project. The meeting will be from 3 to 6 p.m. at the second floor of The Current Iowa, 215 N. Main St., Davenport, Iowa. There will be no formal presentation, and the public is invited to attend at any time during the hours listed.
At the second open house public meeting, attendees will have the opportunity to:
- Review the project’s purpose and need
- Review improvement alternatives developed for the corridor
- View maps and key features of each alternative
- Learn about environmental considerations
- Speak with members of the project team
- Share feedback to help guide which alternatives move forward
The Centennial Bridge has served as a vital connection between Rock Island, Ill., and Davenport, Iowa, for more than 85 years. Due to aging infrastructure and ongoing maintenance needs, IDOT and Iowa DOT are conducting a corridor study to identify long-term solutions that improve safety, traffic flow, and overall connectivity for the Quad Cities region.
The improvement alternatives being presented were developed using community feedback and engineering analysis, with environmental considerations in mind. The project team wants to hear from the public about how well these alternatives address community priorities and what matters most as the project moves toward selecting a preferred alternative.
Members of the public who are unable to attend in person can review all meeting materials and submit comments online at www.CentennialBridge.com. Comments received by Feb. 11, 2026 will be included in the official meeting record.
For more information about the project or to stay updated, visit www.CentennialBridge.com.
About the U.S. 67 (Centennial Bridge) Corridor Project
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and the Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) launched the U.S. 67 (Centennial Bridge) Corridor Project to evaluate long-term transportation solutions for the corridor connecting Rock Island, Ill., and Davenport, Iowa. The study limits extend from Fifth Street in Davenport to Seventh Avenue in Rock Island.
The project is currently in Phase I, which follows federal guidelines to assess transportation needs, develop and evaluate alternatives, identify and mitigate potential environmental impacts, and gather public input. The goal is to identify a feasible solution that improves safety, mobility, and connectivity while supporting the region’s long-term transportation needs. Phase I is expected to conclude in the summer of 2027.
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