Road construction work at South Expressway and northbound Interstate 29/westbound I-80 in Council Bluffs requires closing the entrance ramp from South Expressway/Iowa 192 to northbound I-29/westbound I-80 Tuesday, June 16, from 10 p.m. until 6 a.m. Wednesday, June 17, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation. Metro Drive will remain open throughout construction.

After the on-ramp is closed at 10 p.m., interstate traffic will shift onto the new northbound I-29/westbound I-80 lanes east of Indian Creek. Merging traffic from South Expressway will also begin to use the new northbound I-29/westbound I-80 on- and off-ramps located north of the existing ramps. Motorists are urged to use caution while becoming accustomed to shifting onto the new lanes.

When completed, construction of the I-29/80 dual, divided freeway will physically separate through traffic on I-80 from traffic on I-29 destined for Council Bluffs, creating I-80 express lanes and I-29/80 local lanes. The dual, divided freeway will offer greater flexibility to travelers and will improve the overall efficiency of the transportation network.

Iowa DOT is in the process of reconstructing I-29, I-80, and I-480 in the Council Bluffs metropolitan area. This comprehensive interstate redesign will modernize the highway system and improve mobility and safety of approximately 18 miles of interstate. Motorists are encouraged to allow for extra travel time while this interstate improvement takes effect.