Bettendorf Police Announce Upcoming Road Closures for Bettendorf High School Homecoming Parade & Quad Cities Marathon

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 - There are two local traditions taking place in the next few days that will impact drivers in Bettendorf.

On Thursday, September 19^th, the Bettendorf Homecoming Parade takes place on 18^th Street. From approximately 5:45pm to 7pm, 18^th Street will be closed from the Bettendorf Middle School Entrance to the Bettendorf High School North Parking Lot Entrance. The parade will start at Bettendorf Middle School, travel north on 18^th Street, and end at Bettendorf High School:

On Sunday, September 22^nd, the Quad Cities Marathon takes place across four cities including Bettendorf. From approximately 7am to 10:30am, several roads will be closed once racers cross the I-74 Bridge from Illinois to Iowa via the Bike and Pedestrian Path. They then travel east on State Street until they reach the intersection of 17^th Street/George Thuenen Drive. Whoever is not involved in the full marathon turns south and crosses the George Thuenen Bridge to access the Mississippi River Trail and head towards Davenport. Those who are involved in the full marathon will take the following route:

• North on 17^th Street to Mississippi Boulevard
• West on Mississippi Boulevard to Kimberly Road
• North on Kimberly Road to Lincoln Road
• East on Lincoln Road to 14^th Street
• South on 14^th Street to Alcoa Avenue, then back North on 14^th Street to Lincoln Road
• East on Lincoln Road to 23^rd Street
• South on 23^rd Street to Central Avenue
• West on Central Avenue to 18^th Street
• South on 18^th Street to Mississippi Boulevard
• South on 17^th Street to George Thuenen Bridge
• Cross Bridge to Mississippi River Trail and Head towards Davenport

If you find yourself along one of these routes, please be courteous and attentive. Police Officers and Event Volunteers will move cars through as quickly as possible.