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Close [X] I-74 Mississppi River Bridge Menu button Contact Us Project hotline 1-866-I74-4ALL About More HistoryProject Area Environment Benefits Project Leads Schedule More Construction Schedule Newsroom More The Latest Archive Gallery Outreach More Overview Project Materials Meetings & Events Traffic Alerts More Current Alerts Map Vote Today More Vote Today Contact Us More Webcam More Get event details Traffic Alerts News Photo Gallery What The project consists of reconstructing 5.5 miles of I-74, including new river bridges over the Mississippi River to replace the old suspension bridges. Where I-74 between Middle Road in Bettendorf, Iowa and south of Avenue of the Cities in Moline, Illinois. When Construction began in July 2017. The Iowa-bound bridge opened in November 2020, and the Illinois-bound bridge in December 2021. Additional work, including landscaping and demolition of the old bridge is anticipated to begin in 2022. Cost The project is estimated at approximately $1 billion, which includes engineering, design, and construction. Why The I-74 bridge traffic is overcapacity, leading to long delays and frequent need for repairs. A new bridge is needed to accommodate current and future traffic volumes. Contact Us Project hotline 1-866-I74-4ALL Iowa Department of Transportation Illinois Department of Transportation I-74 Mississippi River Bridge