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By IIS Radio
MOLINE – The new I-74 bridge over the Mississippi River in the Quad Cities is nearly complete.
Construction of the bridge connecting Bettendorf, Iowa to Moline, Illinois has been underway for more than four years. The structure features two large arches and four lanes in each direction says State Department of Transportation Secretary Omer Osman.
“While safety is certainly a major part of this project, and I know tales about the tight squeeze to get across the old bridge are actually legendary, it is much more than that. Today, we are creating a gateway,” said Osman.
The bridge is expected to open to traffic early this month and also has a 14 foot wide bike and pedestrian path.
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