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Mississippi River Trail partially closed until fall

The closures started on Thursday, Aug. 3, and are expected to last into September as demolition continues on the old I-74 bridge.

BETTENDORF, Iowa — A portion of the Mississippi River Trail by the riverfront in Bettendorf is partially closed as of Thursday, Aug. 3. According to a press release from the city, the closure is being put in place as demolition continues on the westbound part of the old I-74 bridge.

The trail is set to stay closed into September, the press release states. 

A detour is available for walkers and bikers by going up either 12th and 17th Streets and crossing under the new I-74 bridge, along the Urban Park Recreational Trail. The map below shows the detour route in blue and the closed portion of the Mississippi River Trail in red. 

Credit: City of Bettendorf

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