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Northbound Interstate 29 reopened from U.S. 34 to Council Bluffs

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March 23rd, 2019 by Ric Hanson

AMES, Iowa – March 23, 2019 – NOON – The Iowa Department of Transportation, in cooperation with the Iowa State Patrol, has reopened northbound I-29 from the U.S. 34 interchange (near Glenwood) to the I-80/I-29 interchange (in Council Bluffs). This location was previously closed due to flooding.

Interstate reopenings at this time:

  • I-29 in both directions between the I-80/I-29 interchange (in Council Bluffs) to the U.S. 34 interchange (near Glenwood)
  • The I-29/U.S. 34/ U.S. 275 interchange (exit 34 near Pacific Junction) is only open to I-29 traffic exiting to go east on U.S. 34 toward Glenwood.

Interstate closures remain in place for:

  • I-680 in both directions between the Nebraska border and I-29 near Crescent (Mormon Bridge).
  • The North portion of I-680 between I-80 and I-29 remains open for northbound traffic..
  • I-29 in both directions between the I-680 interchange (near Loveland) and North 25th Street in Council Bluffs.
  • I-29 in both directions between the U.S. 34 interchange (near Glenwood, IA) and U.S. 71 in Missouri (north of St. Joseph, MO)

Several road closures remain in western Iowa and throughout the state. Travelers are urged to check www.511ia.org for current flood-related closures and detour routes.