Construction on the bridge carrying Cordova Road over Interstate 88 in Whiteside County will begin this week, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation.

The bridge is located about 3 miles west of the Erie interchange at exit 18.

Work will repair the bridge, including replacing the bridge joints and installing a deck overlay. The bridge will be closed during the project and traffic will follow a posted detour. Also, there will be lane closures on I-88 at the bridge during the project, which is expected to be completed by the end of October.