LANSING, Iowa – March 17, 2026 – If you travel on Iowa 9/Iowa 26 in Lansing, you need to be aware of an upcoming nighttime road closure that may slow down your trip, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s District 2 Office.
Our contractor needs to take away the crane used to remove the old Mississippi River bridge at Lansing. Crews will close Iowa 9/Iowa 26 at 10 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, until 6 a.m. Thursday, March 19, weather permitting. The backup date, if needed, is Thursday, March 19, from 10 p.m. until Friday, March 20 at 6 a.m. Front Street and Black Hawk Alley will also be closed at the same time as Iowa 9/Iowa 26.
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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.
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For questions about this news release, please contact Clayton Burke at 515-290-2376 or clayton.burke@iowadot.us.
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