McClugage Bridge Will Again Close to Traffic for Demo Work. Here's What You Should Know

McClugage Bridge will again close to traffic for demo work. Here's what you should know

Crews will be using explosives to demolish a series of concrete piers from the old eastbound span.

McClugage Bridge to close for pier demolition

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) -- The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that it will be temporarily closing the McClugage Bridge for pier demolition on Tuesday. Weather permitting, the full bridge closure will start at 8 p.m. and impact U.S. 150 between Illinois 29 and Illinois 116, IDOT spokesperson Kimberly Hoskins said. During the closure, explosives will be used to demolish piers 14-20. The closure is expected to last about 30 minutes, an…