(Ames) The Iowa Department of Transportation is requesting public input for the proposed replacement of the U.S. 59 bridge over the East Nishnabotna River, one mile north of Iowa 48, on the Page and Fremont County line.
The project includes replacing the existing 372’ x 28’ continuous I-beam bridge with a 541’ x 44’ pretensioned prestressed concrete beam bridge. New bridge approaches and guardrails will be constructed as part of this project. Construction of the project is anticipated to begin in 2023.
Through traffic on U.S. 59 would be detoured during construction using Fremont County Roads J-32, M-16, and J-18. It is anticipated that the detour would be in place for approximately 120 days. For more information, see the website below.
The East Nishnabotna River is a recreational paddling route and will be closed temporarily during construction. Signs will be posted during construction that will direct users to a safe place to land a small boat or innertube.
Visit the Iowa DOT’s project-related public involvement event website at www.iowadot.gov/pim for information about scheduled public meetings and hearings, or view and offer input on any DOT project using the new Map Search feature. Comments and questions regarding this online meeting should be received by March 18, 2021.
