MASON CITY, Iowa – June 9, 2025 – There is good news for summer travel in northeast Iowa and western Wisconsin as the Iowa DOT is reopening the Iowa 9 / Wisconsin 82 bridge across the Mississippi River connecting Lansing, Iowa, and Crawford County, Wisconsin. The bridge will be opened to traffic starting approximately 10:00 AM on Monday, June 9.

The Iowa DOT District 2 office closed the IA 9 / WIS 82 bridge on Saturday, May 17, when sensors detected movement.  Following a detailed inspection and engineering analysis, Iowa DOT has determined that the bridge is safe for motor vehicle traffic with the same size and weight restrictions that were in place prior to May 17.  Iowa DOT will continually monitor the bridge to ensure safety.

A new bridge is being constructed alongside the existing bridge. Iowa DOT anticipates another multi-week closure of the existing bridge this summer to allow for certain construction activities on the new bridge.  The department is planning to keep the bridge open at least through the July 4 weekend and will publicize any future planned closures at least one week in advance.  Planned closures will be announced through the project web page, the project Facebook page, local media, on variable message signs on either end of the bridge, and through 511 Iowa.

Even while the bridge is open, Iowa DOT will continue to offer a shuttle and water taxi service which offers a scenic and relaxing way to cross the river.  The service is offered Monday through Saturday, with scheduled departures starting as early as 6:45 AM and ending at 5:37 PM.  The service includes designated vehicle parking areas at the Lansing City Hall in Iowa and the DeSoto Community Center in Wisconsin.  From those locations, a shuttle will drive passengers to the river landings where the water taxi will cross the river.

The shuttle / ferry service is free for all passengers. Locations, schedules, and other details and are available online at https://iowadot.gov/modes-travel/roads-highways/major-construction-projects/mississippi-river-bridge-lansing/free-shuttle-water-taxi.

For more information on the construction of the new Mississippi River Bridge at Lansing as well as updates on the existing bridge status, go to iowadot.gov/lansingbridge and sign up to receive updates directly to your inbox or check out our Facebook page www.facebook.com/LansingBridge/.