Atlantic, Iowa – In an update to our previous report, the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Creston Construction Office today (Friday), said repairs to the Iowa 83 bridge over the East Nishnabotna River 1.1 miles west of the junction with U.S. 6 in Atlantic requires closing Iowa 83 between Iowa 173 and U.S. 6 from 8 a.m. Thursday, April 21 until 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 16, weather permitting.

During the project, traffic will be detoured around the work zone using Glacier Road, Echo Road, 620th Street/Olive Street, U.S. 6, and Iowa 83. Permitted oversize loads are prohibited. A 12-foot lane-width limit will be in effect.