Illinois Department of Transportation

06/08/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/08/2026 11:17

Lighting to shut off on U.S. 30, U.S. 52 Mississippi River bridges June 12

DIXON - The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that it will be shutting off the bridge's roadway lights on the U.S. 52 Mississippi River Bridge (Dale Gardner Veterans Memorial Bridge) in Carroll County and U.S. 30 Mississippi River Bridge (Gateway Bridge) in Whiteside County beginning Friday, June 12.

The shutoff is to reduce the number of mayflies on the bridge pavement. The lights will be turned back on Sept. 22.

For IDOT District 2 updates, follow us on X at @IDOTDistrict2 or view area construction details on IDOT's traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com. ​

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