Expect Closures as 2 Major Rockford Road Projects Continue

Major roadwork on two major Rockford streets begins this spring, with lane closures, detours, and infrastructure upgrades lasting through fall 2025.

11th Street Construction Begins April 14

Drivers in Rockford should be prepared for lane closure and detours to begin next week as the City of Rockford kicks off phase 1 of the 11th Street Reconstruction project on Monday (4/14).

This phase of work will stretch from Harrison Street to Broadway and will begin with the replacement of some major water mains along that corridor.

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While the upgrades are being done, the southbound lanes of 11th Street between 23rd Avenue and Harrison will be closed. Traffic control will be in place, and be aware of detour markers in the area of the work zone.

While travel may be slow or delayed in the area, the City of Rockford assures residents that access will be open to homes and businesses, and services like mail and trash pickup will continue as usual.

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When completed, this project will provide a full road rebuild, upgraded sidewalks and curbs, a new multi-use path, storm and sanitary sewer improvements, water service upgrades, and new traffic signals.

Whitman Street Project Moves Into Phase 2

Construction on Whitman Street continues as phase 2 began about a month ago (March 10), with this portion of the project focused on a stretch of road from N. Church Street to Horsman Street.

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This project is scheduled to be completed by Octiber 24, 2025, according to the press release.

New Closure Beginning April 16

The N. Court Street and Whitman Street intersection will be closed to through traffic beginning next Wednesday, April 16, and Ridge Avenue will also be closed just south of North Avenue.

Access to the area will still be available for residents, businesses, services, and emergency vehicles, according to the City of Rockford.

The Whitman Street improvements will include pavement replacement, upgrades to curbs and sidewalks, stormwater and sewer work, and new traffic signals.

Both of these road improvement projects are being funded by Rockford's 1% Infastructure Sales Tax, the Water Replacement Improvement Account, and the Four Rivers Sanatation Aurhority.