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Another Option for Crossing the Mississippi River

WVIK, Quad Cities NPR | By Michelle O'Neill
Published October 3, 2014 at 11:26 AM CDT
In Rock Island, IL, Kate Cramer runs on the pedestrian path across Centennial Bridge.
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In Rock Island, IL, Kate Cramer runs on the pedestrian path across Centennial Bridge.
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Anthony Mitchell of Davenport, IA walks across Centennial to attend a funeral in Rock Island.
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Anthony Mitchell of Davenport, IA walks across Centennial to attend a funeral in Rock Island.
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Using a craane, iron workers fit a new expansion joint into place.
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Using a craane, iron workers fit a new expansion joint into place.
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Old expansion joint
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Old expansion joint
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This aging expansion joint is so corroded there's a hole in it.
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This aging expansion joint is so corroded there's a hole in it.
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Corroding seam of an expansion joint
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Corroding seam of an expansion joint
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View of Government Bridge with span open and barges locking through with another tow and barge waiting
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View of Government Bridge with span open and barges locking through with another tow and barge waiting
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Cheerful bicyclist riding from Davenport, IA to Rock Island, IL
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Cheerful bicyclist riding from Davenport, IA to Rock Island, IL
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Another happy bike rider walking his bike up the Davenport, IA side of Centennial Bridge
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Another happy bike rider walking his bike up the Davenport, IA side of Centennial Bridge
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Ever since the Centennial Bridge closed for repairs, many drivers have been complaining about how difficult it is to cross the Mississippi River in the Quad Cities.

But yesterday, Michelle O'Neill took a different approach.  

The Illinois DOT says the Centennial Bridge should reopen October 10th, barring unforseen circumstances, of course.
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Michelle O'Neill
Officially, Michelle's title for 28 years was WVIK News Editor. She did everything there is to do in the newsroom and whatever was needed around the radio station. She also served as Acting News Director from September 2023 - January 2024.
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