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Government Bridge to have lane closures July 14

By Brian Weckerly,

2026-07-13

It’s an Our Quad Cities News traffic alert.

According to a release from the U.S. Army Garrison Rock Island Arsenal, the Government Bridge will have intermittent single lane closures for electrical work Tuesday, July 14 from 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Flagmen and signage will be in place during the single lane closures.

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