Iowa DOT’s Pete Hjelmstad Gives North Iowa Road Report Update on Lansing Bridge Project and 2026 Construction Season

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Iowa Department of Transportation’s Pete Hjelmstad joins us for the latest North Iowa Road Report, providing an update on progress of the new Lansing Bridge over the Mississippi River and what drivers can expect in the coming weeks. Pete explains how crews are removing the remaining sections of the old bridge, how the new cantilever bridge is being built from both the Iowa and Wisconsin sides, and how the center span will eventually be floated and lifted into place. He also outlines several upcoming North Iowa construction projects on Highway 63, Iowa 9, Highway 24 in New Hampton, Mason City 122, and I-35 in Franklin County, along with reminders about work zone safety and Iowa’s hands-free driving law as enforcement ramps up.

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.