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Lacon bridge across Illinois River reopens

$11 million project gives bridge its first upgrade since 1990

By Shaw Local News Network
The Illinois Route 17 Bridge spans across the Illinois River on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023 in Lacon.

The bridge carrying Route 17 over the Illinois River in Lacon was reopened Friday, connecting Lacon and Sparland once again. (Sanderson@shawmedia.com)

The bridge carrying Route 17 over the Illinois River in Lacon was reopened Friday, connecting Lacon and Sparland once again.

The Lacon Bridge, which had an estimated 7,000 vehicles a day, was closed since March for an $11 million project.

At 1,573 feet long and 29 feet wide, the structure is a steel continuous bridge and received its last upgrade in 1990.