COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa - Construction crews will open new northbound lanes on I-29 in Council Bluffs next week.Iowa DOT wants people to be prepared of the changes and plan ahead.
On Monday, November 18, all eastbound I-80 traffic will be consolidated into one lane between southbound I-29 and Madison Avenue (Exit 5). Expect delays between 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Single lane closures will be needed on westbound I-80 Express, west of the East System Interchange (Exit 4).
Tuesday, November 19, alternating lane closures will be needed along northbound I-29 between U.S. 275/Iowa 92 (Exit 47) and South Expressway (Exit 49). Expect delays between 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.U.S. 275/Iowa 92 ramp to northbound I-29 is expected to close at 8:30 a.m., Tuesday.\
Access to northbound I-29/westbound I-80 is expected to re-open at 6 a.m., Wednesday.
Access to eastbound I-80 is expected to re-open at 3 p.m., Wednesday.
Northbound I-29 traffic will shift to new, permanent pavement and a new ramp from northbound I-29 to westbound I-80 Express lanes will be opened.
Wednesday, November 20th, the U.S. 275/Iowa 92 ramp to eastbound I-80 remains closed and is expected to re-open at 3 p.m., Wednesday.
Alternating lane closures will be needed along northbound I-29, south of U.S. 275/Iowa 92 (Exit 47). Expect delays between 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Alternating lane closures will be needed on eastbound I-80 between southbound I-29 and Madison Avenue (Exit 5). Expect delays between 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Eastbound I-80 ramp to Madison Avenue will be closed from 8:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. Eastbound drivers will need to use an alternate route to access Madison Avenue.
The new ramp from northbound I-29 to eastbound I-80 will be opened.
Iowa DOT says weather could impact the above construction schedule. They remind drivers to use caution and follow the speed limit and other signs in the work area. Drivers should remain alert and allow plenty of space between vehicles. Traffic fines in work zones are double.