ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — Starting Wednesday, 17th Street between 7th and 9th avenues in Rock Island will be closed to northbound traffic for emergency water main repairs, according to the City of Rock Island.
Rock Island expects the road work to be completed and northbound traffic to be restored by Friday, Mach 4, weather permitting. Drivers going through the area should expect delays at or nearby the closure.
For northbound traffic, the city recommended the following detour route: Follow 17th Street to 9th Avenue, head east toward 20th Street and then go north to 7th Avenue.
According to the city, signs for detour routes will be posted, and drivers should be cautious of trucks entering and leaving the area.
