Morton Drive closure announced

By Times staff | Sunday, May 11, 2008

Morton Drive from 19th to 27th streets will be entirely closed to traffic beginning Monday and remain closed until utilities are replaced and the street is repaved. Early September is the expected completion date.

Traffic will be detoured one block south to 8th Avenue. Streets adjacent to and south of Morton Drive will be closed to through traffic. Two-way traffic will be temporarily allowed and parking will be allowed on one side of these streets. However, no parking will be allowed on either side of 20th Street to allow access for school buses and United Auto Workers hall. Greater Metropolitan Housing Authority residents will have temporary access from 5th Avenue north. Metro link bus service will stop on 8th Avenue near the park, but the exact location is not yet known. Contact East Moline Engineering Department with questions.