Iowa D.O.T. Road Report: Pete Hjelmstad Updates North Iowa Drivers on Lansing Bridge, Spring Projects, and Road Safety
COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS BROUGHT TO YOU BY FLOYD COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER:
Pete Hjelmstad with the Iowa Department of Transportation joins Community Conversations with a wide-ranging North Iowa Road Report. He shares the latest progress on the Lansing Mississippi River Bridge project following last month’s implosion, including cleanup efforts and the timeline toward a 2027 opening. Hjelmstad also discusses winter road maintenance, salt and sand supplies, early planning for spring construction, and what drivers should expect as crews shift into warmer-weather projects. The conversation wraps up with encouraging news on traffic safety trends and ongoing efforts to reduce roadway fatalities across Iowa.
For ongoing updates on Iowa road conditions, construction projects, and travel impacts, visit 511ia.org, explore the 511 Iowa mobile app, and follow the Iowa Department of Transportation on Facebook. You can also find live updates and video coverage of the Lansing Bridge project at iowadot.gov/lansingbridge.
