(Council Bluffs) Motorists prepare for changes to Interstate 80, I-29, and Northbound Frontage Road in Council Bluffs next week, which may slow your commute.
Weather permitting, on Sunday night, May 14, the ramp from future northbound I-29 and Northbound Frontage Road to westbound I-480 is scheduled to open at around 11 p.m. This change will allow detoured interstate traffic traveling towards westbound I-480 to merge onto the interstate sooner instead of driving to West Broadway. The ramp can be accessed from the left lane on Northbound Frontage Road. When northbound I-29 opens, the ramp will be accessible from the right street, which differs from the previous interchange configuration.
Furthermore, the ramp from Madison Avenue to eastbound I-80 is anticipated to close early Monday, May 15, around midnight. This closure may last up to six months. The closure will allow construction crews to rebuild the ramp and connect it to the new eastbound bridge that is currently being built. Motorists should follow the marked detours during this time.
Iowa DOT is working hard to keep the public informed of construction impacts and actively seeks opportunities to update the public. For more information or to sign up for alerts, visit the program website at www.CouncilBluffsInterstate.IowaDOT.gov. You can also contact the program office at 712-216-3339 or info@CouncilBluffsInterstate.com.
Help keep everyone on the road safer. Drive cautiously, obey the posted speed limit and other signs in the work area, and be aware that traffic fines for moving violations are at least double in work zones. As in all work zones, you should stay alert, allow ample space between vehicles, and wear seat belts.
