Black Hawk Bridge to be closed twice each weekday for 30-minute periods

Those who drive on the Black Hawk Bridge at Lansing will need to be aware that intermittent closures on the bridge have resumed as of Tuesday, September 17, weather permitting, according to an announcement made by the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) Monday afternoon, September 16. Construction crews will continue work on constructing a new pier and driving the pier foundation for the new bridge that will replace the current bridge. Intermittent closures of a half-hour in length will happen on the existing bridge to reduce vibration from construction activity and traffic, limiting the chance of damage occurring.

These closures are anticipated twice a day each weekday and will take place between the hours of 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Weather permitting, these closures will be done by Friday, October 4. Updates will be provided on the Mississippi River Bridge at Lansing Facebook page as well as through other local media sources as construction progresses.