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Centennial Bridge options narrowed down to 3 plans by I-DOT

Hundreds attend open house to see bridge updates
By: Dave Thompson|May 21, 2026
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    • People look over posterboards showing different aspects of the Centennial Bridge  project during a public open house on the project on Wednesday afternoon, May 20, at the Holiday Inn Rock Island, 226 17th St. CREDIT DAVE THOMPSON

    The next chapter in the life of the 85-year-old Centennial Bridge that connects Davenport and Rock Island is coming into focus. In a few years, it will be replaced by a new span somewhere to the west or the existing bridge will remain in place and be repaired as needed.

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