Fort Madison Bridge to close Aug 5th  h for repair, detour in place 

Railroad bridge maintenance work to last through November

What: In the interest of public safety, the Fort Madison Bridge will temporarily close to automobiles for necessary repairs. When: Aug. 5 through Aug. 30, 2024, and again Sept. 9 through Nov. 22, 2024 Where: Illinois State Route 9 between Niota, IL and Fort Madison, IA Why: Maintenance work will include replacing floor beams and associated stringers at six different locations on both the east and west approach. Since the bridge is owned and operated by BNSF Railway, toll revenue collected on the bridge is paying for part of the maintenance with BNSF making up the remainder of the cost. No public dollars are being used. We appreciate the public’s patience during this time. Note: BNSF will halt work during the Tri-State Rodeo in Fort Madison from Aug. 31 to Sept. 8 to allow for traffic across the bridge.