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Road closure in effect on part of 17th Street in Rock Island due to emergency water main repairs

The work area is on 17th Street just south of 31st Avenue in Rock Island. Traffic delays are expected in the area during construction.

ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — A temporary road closure and detour have been put in place at 17th Street near 31st Avenue in Rock Island. City officials say it's due to emergency water main repairs in the area.

The closure began Friday, May 17. Officials anticipate the repairs to be completed and traffic to resume to normal by Friday, May 31. 

Officials say delays in the area can be expected during construction and ask the public to follow all posted signs for detour directions. 

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