Phase 4A work is expected to begin on Friday, September 21, 2018, and is anticipated to last for 5 to 7 working days, weather permitting.  During this phase, the southern portion of the intersection of 18th Avenue and 24th Street will be closed.  The road closure is required for workers to remove, place, and cure street patches and new pedestrian ramps.

Two-way traffic along 18th Avenue will be maintained during this work.  Traffic on 24th Street will be maintained using the following route:  Northbound traffic will be detoured west on 25th Avenue, north on 17th Street and then east on 18th Avenue.  Southbound traffic will be detoured west on 18th Avenue, south on 17th Street and then east on 25th Avenue.

To alleviate work zone congestion, it is recommended to access the Center for Math & Science School via 16th Avenue from 25th Street.

One additional construction phase (Phase 4B) will be occurring in this intersection following this work for an additional 1 week period.  Additional information regarding this phase will be released as warranted at a later date.

General:

The City’s major north-south arterial streets: 17th Street, 30th Street and 38th Street will remain open and free of construction activities during this project.

Pedestrian traffic will be maintained at all times during construction.

Travel delays can be expected to occur during the construction activity along the 18th Avenue corridor.  Please follow all posted construction signs for detour directions as needed, and watch for trucks entering and leaving the construction zones.

The City of Rock Island is sorry for any inconvenience due to this road work and appreciates the patience and consideration of the traveling public