Frequently Asked Questions

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BRIDGE - 1. What is the design of the new bridge? BRIDGE - 2. What were the criteria for selection of this design? BRIDGE - 3. Was there an opportunity for community input in the planning process? BRIDGE - 4. Is the selected bridge design the lowest cost option? BRIDGE - 5. When will work start on the new river bridge? When will it be completed? BRIDGE - 6. When will the new bridge open to traffic? BRIDGE - 7. How long is the new river bridge designed to last? BRIDGE - 8. Are there plans to include bike and pedestrian travel on the new river bridge? BRIDGE - 9. How has the design changed from the original concept? BRIDGE - 10. Why is this new river bridge needed? Aren’t the existing bridges enough? BRIDGE - 11. How has the design changed? BRIDGE - 12. Why can’t IDOT use an existing bridge instead? CONSTRUCTION - 1. How soon will construction on the bridge and associated roadway improvements begin? CONSTRUCTION - 2. When will construction work begin in Illinois? CONSTRUCTION - 3. When will construction work begin in Missouri? CONSTRUCTION - 4. How does the land acquisition process work? CONSTRUCTION - 5. How many displacements will the project cause? CONSTRUCTION - 6. What portions of the project will be built first? CONSTRUCTION - 7. Will any portion of the project be deleted or delayed? FUNDING - 1. How much will the project cost? FUNDING - 2. Who is paying for this project? Is it funded? PROJECT - 1. What is the New Mississippi River Bridge (MRB) Project? PROJECT - 2. Why is this project needed? PROJECT - 3. What problems are you solving with the project? PROJECT - 4. Who has responsibility for the project? PROJECT - 5. How has the public been involved in the project?

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