Officials with the Iowa Department of Transportation report Interstate construction in Council Bluffs could impact travel for motorists this week. All closures are weather permitting and may be rescheduled if weather impacts construction.
Tuesday, April 23
Southbound I-29 between Ninth and Nebraska avenues will be closed overnight from 10:30 p.m. Tuesday April 23 at to 5:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 24. 5:30 a.m. The southbound I-29 on-ramp at Ninth Avenue will also be closed.
Wednesday, April 24
The right lane of the westbound I-80 Express, just east of the South Expressway, will be closed for repairs beginning at 9 a.m. The closure will be taken down for the afternoon rush hour by 3 p.m.
Northbound I-29 between Nebraska and Ninth avenues will be closed overnight from 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 24 to 5:30 a.m. Thursday April 25. The northbound I-29 on-ramp at Nebraska Avenue will also be closed.
Thursday, April 25
The right lane of the westbound I-80 Express, just east of the South Expressway, will be closed for repairs beginning at 9 a.m. The closure will be taken down for the afternoon rush hour by 3 p.m.
Iowa DOT anticipates significant delays could occur during the westbound I-80 Express lane closure. Motorists are encouraged to use northbound I-29/westbound I-80 local lanes as an alternate route. Please allow for extra travel time while this interstate repair takes place.
For more information or to sign up for alerts, visit the program website at www.CouncilBluffsInterstate.IowaDOT.gov. You can also contact the program office at 712-216-3339 or info@CouncilBluffsInterstate.com.