Traffic Pattern Changes on Iowa 26 in Lansing begin on Monday, Nov. 4

Posted: November 1, 2024 at 6:07 am

LANSING, Iowa – Oct. 31, 2024 – If you drive on Iowa 26 in Lansing you are aware that work continues on the new Mississippi River Bridge. Beginning on Monday, Nov. 4, weather permitting, the contractor will start moving heavy equipment to the Iowa side of the Mississippi River for the next phase of construction.

You are currently able to drive through the work zone on Iowa 26 between Hale and Henry streets with assistance of temporary traffic signals. On Monday, Nov. 4, crews will remove the signals and you will be directed by flaggers between the Mississippi River bridge and Henry Street between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., so the contractor can bring in the heavy equipment.

Intermittent closures of up to 20 minutes will happen a total of twice on Wednesday, Nov. 6, and/or Thursday, Nov. 7, on Iowa 26 between the bridge and Henry Street. During the closures the bridge will remain open and if you are traveling westbound you will be able to turn south.

Iowa 26 will be open to two-lane traffic at the end of the day on Friday, Nov. 8

For more information on the construction of the new Mississippi River Bridge at Lansing, go to iowadot.gov/lansingbridge where you can sign up to receive updates directly to your inbox or check out our Facebook page www.facebook.com/LansingBridge/.

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