New I-74 bridge on track to open to traffic by the end of 2021
New I-74 bridge on track to open to traffic by the end of the year after final arch piece installed on Illinois-bound side Now, crews will focus on getting the rest of the project done, laying down the deck and pouring concrete on the Illinois-bound lanes. Author: Andrea Flores Updated: 6:16 PM CDT May 5, 2021 As cars speed below the new and old Interstate 74 bridges, a 240,000 pound arch piece floats above the Mississippi River. That final arch piece for the Illinois-bound side means the entire project is closer to completion. Snapping a photo of this moment...
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