Hawkeye Reporter

The Iowa Department of Transportation has announced a temporary nighttime closure of Iowa 26 in Lansing. The closure is scheduled from November 10 to November 12, between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., to allow construction crews to disassemble and remove a 300-ton crane at the west abutment of the new bridge over the Mississippi River.

Motorists are advised to plan for potential delays during these hours. The Iowa DOT emphasizes caution, urging drivers to adhere to posted speed limits and other signs in the work area. Traffic fines for violations in work zones are doubled, and drivers should remain alert, maintain safe distances between vehicles, and wear seat belts.

For more information on the bridge construction or updates on the existing bridge status, visit iowadot.gov/lansingbridge or follow their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/LansingBridge/. Travelers can access real-time information through the 511 system by visiting 511ia.org, calling 511 within Iowa or 800-288-1047 nationwide, or using social media links available at https://iowadot.gov/travel-tools/iowa-511/511-social-media-sites. A free mobile app is also available for download.

To receive email or text alerts about travel conditions, users can subscribe to Your 511 at https://new.511ia.org/#login. Assistance with account setup is provided at https://www.511ia.org/help/section/how-to-create-and-manage-a-511-account.html.

For further inquiries regarding this announcement, Clayton Burke can be contacted at 515-290-2376 or via email at clayton.burke@iowadot.us.

Information from this article can be found here.