Public input requested for proposed bridge replacement on U.S. 69 in Wright County
AMES, Iowa – July 27, 2021 – The Iowa Department of Transportation is requesting public input for a proposed bridge replacement on U.S. 69 over Drainage Ditch 5 near Galt, approximately 3.7 miles south of Iowa 3, in Wright County.
The proposed project involves replacing the existing 32’ x 44’ single span I-beam bridge with a 12’ x 10’ reinforced concrete box culvert. This project will also include removal of the bridge guardrails and bridge rails, as well as a 3” hot mix asphalt (HMA) overlay.
Construction of the project is expected to begin in 2023.
U,S, 69 will remain open to traffic with lane closures as necessary during construction. For more information, see the website listed below.
For general information or to make a comment regarding the proposed bridge project, contact Pete Hjelmstad, field services coordinator, Iowa DOT District 2 Office, 428 43rd St. SW, Mason City, Iowa 50401, phone 641-423-7584 or 800-477-4368, email [email protected].
Comments must be received by August 10, 2021 to be considered.
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