PLAN AHEAD: U.S. 150 McClugage Bridge Closes for Demolition on March 27
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that U.S. 150 (War Memorial Drive) McClugage Bridge and surrounding roads will close just before 10 a.m. on March 27 as demolition continues on the old eastbound McClugage Bridge. The closure is expected to last up to one hour. Read more.
We're Hitting Some Major Milestones
Big things are happening with the McClugage Bridge project!
We’re thrilled to announce that construction has advanced, and two lanes of traffic and shoulders
on the new eastbound McClugage opened on Thursday, December 19, 2024!
But the excitement doesn’t end there…
The demolition process of the existing eastbound bridge will begin the week of March 24! A total of six blasts will occur over the next three months to remove the old eastbound structure. For traffic impacts and more information on the demolition process, read the press release here!
We’re excited to be nearing the finish line and can’t wait to bring you improved safety, reduced travel time, and increased capacity! And did we mention the multi-use path that is expected to be completed later this year?
Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to make significant progress.
WHAT?
After more than 70 years of serving the Peoria metro area, the eastbound McClugage Bridge will be removed and replaced with a new structure to meet the region’s transportation needs. Potential alternatives for a new bridge were examined and public comments were considered in the initial phases of the project, allowing construction to begin in the Spring of 2019.
WHY?
In order to improve capacity, increase safety and reduce travel times, the new McClugage Bridge will replace the existing structure. Continuing IDOTs focus on improving multimodal capabilities and strengthening the traveling experience, the new bridge will include bicycle and pedestrian accommodations.
Did you
know?
The new eastbound McClugage Bridge will improve the traveling experience for all who cross – not only for existing needs, but future ones as well. The new structure, more than twice the width of the old bridge, will increase capacity by adding a third lane and shoulders, improve safety, reduce travel times and ensure additional multimodal access with bike and pedestrian accommodations.
