DO NOT enter or leave the Kishwaukee River at or around Millstream Road while the bridge is being rebuilt. The bridge completion date is scheduled for July 1, 2025.
On most days you can paddle under the constructing bridge, as long as the “Proceed with Caution” sign is posted. If the “Waterway Closed” sign is posted construction that day is too dangerous to paddle beneath the bridges.
- You can still paddle from Siems Memorial Park in Union, and exit at the N Union Rd concrete ramp launch or near the Rt 176 bridge.
- You can enter the Kish at Woodbine Launch in Marengo and exit at Hwy 23.
- You can enter the Kish at Thorne Rd and paddle through to Boone or Winnebago Counties.
Feel free to reach out if you have any questions. We will try to keep this site current so everyone paddles safely – patlawlor117@gmail.com
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