(Council Bluffs, Iowa) – Officials with the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Council Bluffs construction office said Monday (March 24th), that if you drive Iowa 2 between Interstate 29 and U.S. 275 in Fremont County, you need to be aware of an upcoming bridge replacement project that may slow down your trip. From April 7th through October 7th (weather permitting), crews will remove and replace three bridges on Iowa Highway 2.

At the early stages of the project, Iowa 2 will be intermittently closed, and you will be directed through the work zone by flaggers so the construction crew can set up their equipment and transport materials needed for the project. Iowa 2 will be closed to traffic starting on Wednesday, April 16, weather permitting. You will follow a marked detour route using southbound I-29, Iowa 333, U.S. 275, Iowa 2 (see map).

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. The latest traveler information can be found on the web at 511ia.org, calling 511 (within Iowa) or 800-288-1047 (nationwide).