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Iowa DOT Seeks Public Input on North Iowa Bridge Projects

The Iowa DOT is seeking public input on a pair of North Iowa bridge replacement projects targeted for construction in 2027.

In Fayette County, the DOT has proposed bridge replacement on Iowa 187 over Brush Creek (Event # 6566).

Proposed improvements Include:

  • Removing and replacing the existing bridge.
  • Reconstruct approach pavement.
  • Update guardrail to current standards.

A link to provide feedback on the project through May 19th is included with this story on our station website.

Iowa 187 over Brush Creek in Fayette County

The DOT is also proposing a bridge replacement on Iowa 3 over Beeds Creek in Franklin County (Event # 6586).

Proposed Improvements Include:

  • Removing and replacing the existing bridge.
  • Reconstruct approach pavement.
  • Update guardrail to current standards.

A link to provide feedback on the project through May 26th is included with this story on our station website.

Iowa 3 over Beeds Creek in Franklin County

Construction on both projects is expected to start in the spring of 2027 and end in the fall of 2027.

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Mark Pitz

Mark Pitz is News and Sports Director for KCHA Radio, covering local news and sports across North Iowa. He also hosts Middays with Mark Pitz and is the radio voice of the Nashua-Plainfield Huskies on 95.9 KCHA.
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