NEW HAMPTON, Iowa – March 20, 2026 – If you travel on Iowa 9/Iowa 26 in Lansing, you need to be aware of upcoming roadway construction that may slow down your trip, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s District 2 Office.
Our contractor will be widening lanes and building a new intersection for Iowa 9/Iowa 26 near the entrance to the new bridge. Construction will shift traffic to a single lane. Crews will be setting up temporary traffic lights, widening the pavement, and placing concrete barrier along the center of the roads from Monday, March 23 through this fall.
This work will start in the northbound lane, then switch to the southbound lane. Initially, traffic will be controlled with orange cones and flaggers during working hours. Starting in a couple weeks, traffic will then be controlled by the temporary traffic lights and concrete barrier. Vehicle height will be restricted to 15 feet and vehicle width will be restricted to 9 feet.
During the projects, access to Hale St., Henry St., and Gray St. will be closed until the northbound pavement is complete. Front St. will be reopening to traffic before access to the west end of Henry St. is closed. The full reconstruction, with single lane-traffic, will be in place through the fall of 2026.
For more information on the construction of the new Mississippi River Bridge at Lansing as well as updates on the existing bridge status, go to iowadot.gov/lansingbridge and sign up to receive updates directly to your inbox or check out our Facebook page www.facebook.com/LansingBridge/.
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.