Crews working to clean up Moline riverfront

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By Times online staff | Wednesday, May 7, 2008 9:54 AM CDT | () comments

Deidra Thege of the Moline Public Works Department scrapes mud from recent flooding off a footbridge on the riverfront bike path in the 3300 block of River Drive. (Larry Fisher/Quad-City Times) Buy this Photo

Moline city crews are continuing to clean-up from Mississippi River flooding along River Drive. City officials say the road may be open by the weekend, weather permitting.

Until then, the following closures remain in effect:

Moline’s River Drive — from 23rd to 55th Streets. Motorists are directed to use 4th Avenue (Illinois Route 92) to cross Moline. Access is available to the Captain’s Table, Celebration Belle and Marquis Harbor.

Old River Drive — from 53rd to 55th Streets.

Ben Butterworth Parkway & Trail — The parkway remains closed for safety reasons.

The Mississippi River is expected to drop below flood stage by next week.

Moderate flooding on the Rock River is expected to continue throughout the week in Moline.

Therefore, the following streets remain closed and are open to local residential traffic only:

• 60th Street South of Green Valley Park

• North Shore Drive between 16th to 26th streets

• South Shore Drive, both East and West of 27th Street

In addition, the following parks are closed due to flooding:

• Harold’s Landing

• Old Greenvalley Park

• Veteran’s Park