Author Topic: TransAm Sec 9: SR 51 Bridge Closed at Chester, IL & SR 3 on Levee Alt - May 2017  (Read 5060 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Offline John Nettles

  • World Traveler
  • *****
  • Posts: 1994
  • I ride for smiles, not miles.
Just read that the bridge across the Mississippi by Chester, IL is closed due to flooding.  This is on the TA route.  Hopefully, the water/damage will subside soon.  Here is a link: 
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/35325576/flooding-prompts-closure-of-chester-bridge
« Last Edit: May 08, 2017, 09:10:52 am by JMilyko »

Offline CMajernik

We hear that the Chester Bridge has reopened.
Carla Majernik
Routes and Mapping Program Director

Adventure Cycling Association
Inspiring people of all ages to travel by bicycle.
800/755-2453, 406/721-1776 x218, 406/721-8754 fax
www.adventurecycling.org

Follow Routes & Mapping on Twitter: @acaroutes

Offline JHamelman

Though the bridge has reopened, SR 3 on the Levee Alternate is still flooded from Marys River south to Cora.

Illinois DOT Road Closures map:

http://www.idot.illinois.gov/travel-information/roadway-information/Road-Closures/index

Jennifer
*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*

Jennifer Hamelman

Adventure Cycling Association
Inspiring and empowering people to travel by bicycle.
800/755-2453, 406/721-1776 x205
www.adventurecycling.org

Follow Routes & Mapping on Twitter: @acaroutes