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.
ROCK ISLAND, IL – The Illinois Department of Transportation, in partnership with the Iowa Department of Transportation, invites the public to attend an open house for the U.S. 67 (Centennial Bridge) Corridor Study on Wednesday, May 20, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, 226 17th Street, Rock Island, Illinois. There will be no formal presentation and the public is invited to attend any time during the hours listed.
At the third open house public meeting, attendees will have the opportunity to:
- Compare the potential corridor options (alternatives)
- Learn how each option could affect Rock Island and Davenport
- Ask questions and talk with the project team
- Share your thoughts on the alternatives
The Centennial Bridge has served as a vital connection between Rock Island, Illinois, 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.
Since the last public meeting, the alternatives carried forward were further refined and evaluated based on several criteria, including purpose and need, design life, environmental and community impacts, temporary and long-term traffic impacts, and cost. Based on this analysis and public input, the potential alternatives have been narrowed to those that best meet the purpose and need while minimizing environmental and community impacts.
All public input is being documented and used to inform the project team’s evaluation of corridor improvements. Comments received by June 3, 2026 will be included in the official meeting record.
Those who are unable to attend the meeting can review materials and submit comments online at www.centennialbridge.com.