Linden Road to close as IDOT demolishes old I-39 bridge overpass

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Linden Road at the I-39 bridge overpass will be closed for demolition of the old bridge.

The Illinois Department of Transportation said the road will be closed during the daytime starting on Wednesday, October 16th, through Tuesday, October 22nd.

The road will be open at night and on the weekend, IDOT said.

The duration of the closure would also depend on the weather.

Work already began in July on a $98.8 million I-39 and U.S. 20 interchange, which includes a new bridge on Linden Road that crosses the new southbound I-39 lanes.

According to IDOT, “The I-39 corridor in Rockford serves as a vital transportation link, facilitating the movement of goods, supporting industrial development, and contributing to the economic vitality of the region. Its intersection with I-90 creates a key interchange, connecting Rockford to national transportation networks and positioning the city as a significant transportation hub. ”

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