Traffic down to single lane for next couple weeks during Black Hawk Bridge inspection

Annual inspection of the Iowa 9 (Black Hawk) Bridge over the Mississippi River in Lansing will require lane closures during daylight hours for approximately the next two weeks, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s (DOT) District 2 Office. Single-late traffic on the bridge will be controlled with flaggers during this project, which began Monday, August 16 and will take place during daylight hours.

The Iowa DOT reminds motorists to drive with caution, obey the posted speed limit and other signs in the work area, and be aware that traffic fines for moving violations are at least double in work zones. As in all work zones, drivers should stay alert, allow ample space between vehicles, and wear seat belts.