Mississippi bridge on U.S. 30 in Whiteside County to undergo repairs Thursday

Light fixture repairs and deck patching will be done Thursday on the U.S. Route 30 Mississippi River bridge in western Whiteside County, the Illinois Department of Transportation said in a news release.

Work will begin at 8 a.m. the westbound lane, then shift to the eastbound lane. Flaggers will direct traffic during the project, which will be done around 3 p.m.

Motorists can expect delays and should avoid the work area and use of alternate routes, the release said.