Overnight closure scheduled for southbound I-29 near Council Bluffs Dec. 13
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa – Dec. 11, 2015 – Southbound Interstate 29 will be closed Sunday night from the I-29/I-80 interchange (exit 4) to the U.S 275/Iowa 92 interchange (exit 47) for demolition of the bridge over the interstate lanes, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation.
Ramp closures scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 13
- At 6:30 p.m.: Westbound I-80 to southbound I-29 ramp will be closed to traffic.
- At 7 p.m.: Eastbound I-80 to southbound I-29 ramp will be closed to traffic.
Southbound I-29 will be reopened to traffic at 5:30 a.m., Monday, Dec. 14.
Interstate travelers should follow the local detour during the closure. For more information, visit: 511ia.org or view the detour at: www.councilbluffsinterstate.iowadot.gov/construct/us-275-iowa-92/.
The Iowa DOT is in the process of reconstructing I-80, I-29 and I-480 in the Council Bluffs metropolitan area. This comprehensive interstate redesign will modernize the highway system and improve mobility and safety of approximately 18 miles of interstate. Motorists are encouraged to allow for extra travel time while this interstate improvement takes effect. If you would like more information about detours and traffic impacts visit the program website, www.councilbluffsinterstate.iowadot.gov/.
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Contact: Scott Suhr, Iowa DOT transportation planner, at 712-216-3339 or [email protected]