Officials with the Iowa Department of Transportation have issued a follow-up to an incident on May 30th, that damaged a bridge in downtown Sioux City. Following the initial analysis on the fire-damaged, northbound bridge over Perry Creek, the Iowa DOT has determined to establish two northbound Interstate 29 lanes through downtown. Much of the work to establish the two-lane configuration will occur during the weekend. The contractor will then work toward establishing two southbound lanes through the area with a target completion time of 5 p.m., Friday, Nov. 22.

Earlier, the DOT said heat from fire that began in a homeless camp, damaged the bridge to the point where some of the concrete pulled away from the structure. Authorities said they believe the fire was likely started by people using propane.