SIOUX CITY, Iowa –  Officials with the Iowa Department of Transportation say if you drive on Interstate 29 near Sloan (in northwest Iowa), you need to be aware of an upcoming traffic pattern change that may affect your trip. Beginning at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6 until 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8, weather permitting, traffic in both directions of I-29 will be routed onto the ramps at the interchange with Iowa 141 (exit 127) in Sloan so crews can demolish and remove the old bridge over I-29. You will follow a marked route using the entrance and exit ramps to I-29 to safely travel around the work zone.

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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