UPDATE 7/10/22: Both bridges/roads are now open.

Travel in the Atlantic area will be a little easier starting today. Iowa DOT District Planner Scott Suhr says the two bridge repair projects on Highway 83 and Highway 6 in Cass County are set to open back up today, weather permitting. He said they are working on painting markings on both roadways and if the weather cooperates long enough the plan is to open both roadways back up later today.

The Highway 6 bridge over Indian Creek near Lewis has been closed since March 14th and residents have been using Lewis Road as a detour around the closure.

The bridge over the East Nishnabotna River on Highway 83 (2nd Street), northwest of Atlantic has been closed since March 28th. That detour has sent residents around past the Elite Octane ethanol plant.

Both bridges were closed for overlay replacements and some minor repairs.