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Traffic Pattern Changes in Store for Council Bluffs Next week

Posted August 9, 2023

Get ready to change the way you get around the Council Bluffs area. Construction on Interstate 29 near I-480 and West Broadway in Council Bluffs is nearly complete. The re-opening is anticipated to occur early next week, weather permitting. Before that happens, a series of overnight closures will be needed to change pavement paint and install new wayfinding signs. (read more)

Interstate Changes Happening in Council Bluffs Next WeeK

Posted May 11, 2023

Motorists should be prepared for changes to Interstate 80, I-29, and Northbound Frontage Road in Council Bluffs next week that may slow down their trip. On Sunday night, May 14, weather permitting, the ramp from future northbound I-29 and Northbound Frontage Road to westbound I-480 is scheduled to open at around 11 p.m. (read more)

Weekend Closure of West Broadway for Bridge Demolition

Posted January 26, 2023

East- and westbound West Broadway will be closed Saturday morning, June 10, through early Monday morning, June 12, at Interstate 29 for bridge demolition work. This is the final bridge demolition for the I-29/I-480/West Broadway interchange project. The closure will begin at 5:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 10, and will remain in place until 5:00 a.m. Monday, June 12, weather permitting. (read more)

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Last ramp reopened at I-29/I-480 interchange in Council Bluffs – The Daily Nonpareil, 10/25/23
Last ramp reopened at I-29/I-480 interchange in Council Bluffs – York News Times, 10/23/23
Last ramp reopened at I-29/I-480 interchange in Council Bluffs – Lincoln Journal Star, 10/23/23
Last ramp reopened at I-29/I-480 interchange in Council Bluffs – Star Herald, 10/23/23
Traffic Hot Spots: Last ramp reopened at I-29/I-480 interchange in Council Bluffs – Omaha World-Herald, 10/22/23
Traffic Hot Spots: Winter could ease pain for 42nd Street commuters - Omaha World-Herald, 9/10/23
Traffic Hot Spots: Lane closures for Omaha's $25 million North Freeway bridge project – Omaha World-Herald, 9/3/23
Traffic Hot Spots: Last ramp reopened at I-29/I-480 interchange in Council Bluffs – Omaha World-Herald, 10/22/23
Traffic Hot Spots: Expansion, repaving giving U.S. Highway 275 a new look – Omaha World-Herald, 8/27/23
OUR VIEW: Reopening of I-29 complements culture – The Daily Nonpareil, 8/19/23
I-29 in Council Bluffs reopens – The Daily Nonpareil, 8/15/23
Traffic Hot Spots: I-29 set to reopen in Council Bluffs Monday – Omaha World-Herald, 8/13/23
Road closures and construction this week in Omaha (Aug. 13) – Omaha World-Herald, 8/12/23
Iowa Invested Most Ever To Improve Roads And Bridges In 2022, DOT Says – Ottumwa Post, 7/20/23
Traffic Hot Spots: Nebraska to start work on $1 million roundabout near Ashland – Omaha World Herald, 6/11/23
Ames Takes Lead on $180M Iowa DOT West Broadway Project – Construction Equipment Guide, 5/24/23
Big change this week on I-29 in Council Bluffs as project winds down – Norfolk Daily News, 5/15/23
Interstate 480 exit to Dodge Street in downtown Omaha closed this week – Omaha World-Herald, 5/15/23
Traffic Hot Spots: Big change this week on I-29 in Council Bluffs as project winds down – Omaha World-Herald, 5/14/23
Construction crews will begin pavement replacement work on Iowa 9 and Iowa 4 in Estherville on Tuesday, May 30 – EIN News, 5/10/2023
Weekend Closure of West Broadway for Bridge Demolition – EIN News, 1/26/23
Award of Merit, Highway/Bridge: Council Bluffs Interstate Dual, Divided Freeway – ENR Midwest, 11/10/22
New ramp opens from I-480 east to I-29 south - Daily Nonpareil, 10/17/22
Council Bluffs police, Iowa State Patrol stop over 279 motorists for speeding – Daily Nonpareil, 8/28/22
PHOTOS: Work continues at I-29/I-480/West Broadway interchange – Daily Nonpareil, 8/26/22
ENR Midwest Names 2022 Best Project Winners – ENR Midwest, 8/24/22
IDOT's $1.5B Council Bluffs Interstate Project Is Ahead of Schedule – Construction Equipment Guide, 8/17/22
ATA Announces Its 2022 Mid America Region Winners – Construction Equipment Guide, 8/8/22
Madison Ave. roadwork in Council Bluffs begins Monday – Atlantic News Telegraph, 7/7/22
Madison Avenue Roadwork in Council Bluffs begins Monday, July 11 – EIN News, 7/7/22
Iowa Transportation Commission approves years of investments for Iowa Transportation Improvement Program – Transportation Topics, 6/16/22
FY 2023-2027 Iowa Transportation Improvement Program Approved By The Iowa Transportation Commission – EIN, 6/15/22
I-29 North traffic to be routed onto frontage road from Ninth Avenue to G – The Daily Nonpareil, 11/12/21
Major Interstate Closure Happening Soon – EIN News, 11/2/21
$30 million targeted for County highway projects – Chronicle Times, 6/11/21
Iowa eyes $3.6 billion for transportation over five years – The Gazette, 6/7/21
Iowa eyes $3.6B for transportation over 5 years – Quad-City Times, 6/7/21
2020 Top 500 Sourcebook: Ironing Out Iowa's Interstate – ENR, 7/1/20
Iowa Approves $3.6B FY 2021-2025 Transportation Plan – Construction Equipment Guide, 6/23/20
Commission approves $3.6 billion five-year transportation plan for Iowa – The Gazette, 6/9/20
Iowa DOT lays out $3.6 billion, 5-year plan; Cerro Gordo to get new bridges – Globe Gazette, 6/9/20
Iowa DOT unveils five-year transportation improvement program – Roads & Bridges, 5/14/20
Public input sought on 2021-2025 Transportation Improvement Program ahead of June 9 commission meeting – Business Record, 5/13/20
Portion of I-80 closed tonight between Iowa and Omaha – Lincoln Journal Star, 5/7/20
Iowa release report on status of road projects – Transportation Today, 2/5/20
Annual Report Highlights Council Bluffs Interstate Program Progress – Atlantic News Telegraph, 2/1/20
South Expressway closures announced for bridge demolition– The Daily Nonpareil, 1/11/20
Northbound 29 and eastbound 80 traffic shifts will impact Council Bluffs drivers this week– The Daily Nonpareil, 11/19/19
Interstate traffic shifts to impact Council Bluffs motorists this week – The Daily Nonpareil, 11/18/19
Iowa DOT expands 'Highway Helper' program to help stranded motorist s – Des Moines Register, 9/11/19
New traffic shift coming to I-80 eastbound Monday morning - Daily Nonpareil, 8/17/19
Overnight closures planned for I-29 southbound and I-80 eastbound – Daily Nonpareil, 8/10/19
Supervisors agree to sell parcel in Council Bluffs – Daily Nonpareil, 7/24/19
Five year program approved by Iowa DOT Commission – Oskaloosa Herald, 6/13/19
Temporary I-80 eastbound/I-29 southbound closure Sunday morning – Daily Nonpareil, 6/7/19
Temporary overnight South Expressway closures – Daily Nonpareil, 6/1/19
Draft of 5 year Iowa Transportation Improvement program presented –The Oskaloosa Herald, 5/16/19
Interstate closures in Council Bluffs this week - Atlantic Telegraph, 4/23/19
Westbound dual, divided freeway open to traffic in Council Bluffs Wednesday - Daily Nonpareil, 3/27/19
Interstate will have major closings before new express lane opens March 27 - Daily Nonpareil, 3/22/19
Portions of a new type of freeway are set to open in Council Bluffs next week – Omaha World Herald, 3/22/19
Council OKs bids for traffic signal, soccer field projects – Daily Nonpareil, 3/13/19
Get ready, motorists: a new type of freeway is coming your way in Council Bluffs–Daily Nonpareil
Council Bluffs dual, divided highway to open in spring – Daily Nonpareil, 2/19/19
Get ready, motorists: a new type of freeway is coming your way in Council Bluffs –Omaha World Herald, 2/19/19
Thanksgiving travel memo: Iowa's hectic road construction wrapping up; traffic deaths fall– Des Moines Register, 11/16/18
I-80 eastbound/I-29 southbound closed during pavement repair project – The Daily Nonpareil, 8/3/18
Online meeting offers info on 2018 interstate projects – The Daily Nonpareil, 4/8/18
‘A BRIDGE TO SOMEWHERE’ – The Daily Nonpareil, 4/6/18
You can expect hectic year for road construction across Iowa; U.S. 20 four-lane almost finished statewide – Des Moines Register, 4/6/18
Interstate 80 ramp to I-29 to close for road work – The Daily Nonpareil, 3/13/18
MAPA data shows increase in metro area traffic growth rate – The Daily Nonpareil, 2/22/18
Officials weigh multiple solutions to dangerous intersections – The Muscatine Journal, 2/6/18
Bridge will be demolished this weekend – The Daily Nonpareil, 1/18/18
Council Bluffs Interstate project, near halfway point, is on schedule - Omaha World-Herald, 1/8/18
New lanes for motorists highlight interstate work plans in 2018 - The Daily Nonpareil, 1/4/18
Interstate 29 closures postponed due to cold weather – The Daily Nonpareil, 1/3/18
City, DOT move forward on next phase of Dodge Riverside adjustments during interstate renovation -The Daily Nonpareil, 11/30/17
Busy year for Iowa road construction nears end with 'way too many' deaths in work zones – Des Moines Register, 11/20/17
Nearly 40 properties to be acquired for interstate work – The Daily Nonpareil, 11/4/17
Parts of I-80, I-29 closing temporarily Sunday night in the Bluffs - Omaha World-Herald, 11/3/17
Meeting to focus on West Broadway, interstate plans – The Daily Nonpareil, 11/1/17
West Broadway interstate interchange meeting set – Daily Nonpareil, 10/27/17
Meeting set to discuss proposed Council Bluffs interchange upgrade – Omaha World-Herald, 10/26/17
More interstate traffic shifts this week - Daily Nonpareil, 10/17/17
Motorists, expect I-80/I-29 work in the Bluffs - Omaha World-Herald, 10/17/17
Ramps for I-80, I-480 and US 75 reopen – Omaha World-Herald, 9/30/17
Upcoming Council Bluffs interstate closures – Daily Nonpareil, 9/27/17
New law requires drivers to move vehicles after minor crashes – Daily Nonpareil, 9/7/17
Transportation‐award finalists announced – Transportation Today, 8/25/17
Breaking Brad: Maybe Iowa's bland license plate design is a ploy to boost sales of specialty plates – Omaha World-Herald, 8/23/17
Iowa DOT rail project in Council Bluffs up for national award – Business Record, 8/22/17
IDOT shows proposed improvements to western edge of interstate system – The Daily Nonpareil, 8/16/17
I‐80 exit ramp in the Bluffs opens ahead of schedule – Omaha World-Herald, 7/29/17
High‐tech transportation projects receive awards ‐ Transportation Today, 7/28/17
IDOT plans to demolish 34 homes as part of work on interstate ‐ The Daily Nonpareil, 7/28/17
Council approves golf course agreement, insurance settlement ‐ The Daily Nonpareil, 7/25/17
Dodge Riverside Golf Course to make adjustments for interstate project ‐ The Daily Nonpareil, 7/23/17
Part of I‐480 in Omaha closed for construction; traffic will be rerouted into Council Bluffs until fall – Omaha World-Herald, 7/10/17
Ramp Shutdowns to Affect Drivers in Omaha, Council Bluffs – US News, 7/6/17
South Expressway exit ramp in the Bluffs to close for 30 days – Omaha World-Herald, 7/5/17
South Expressway ramp to close next week ‐ The Daily Nonpareil, 7/4/17
Council OKs resolution on partnership with Iowa West Foundation- The Daily Nonpareil, 5/23/17
10 things to know about Iowa DOT's new $3.5 billion five-year plan - Des Moines Register, 5/19/17
Safety officials on alert: Iowa DOT plans $680 million in 2017 road construction - The Des Moines Register, 4/28/17
IDOT says $100M to be spent on interstate system- The Daily Nonpareil, 4/19/17
Iowa DOT says $110M to be Spent on Council Bluffs-Area Interstate System - For Construction Pros, 4/18/17
Bluffs 2017 interstate work subject of informational meeting on Tuesday - The Daily Nonpareil, 4/13/17
Open house on Bluffs interstate work set for April 18 - Omaha World-Herald, 4/5/17
Council Bluffs interstate work forces some closures this week - The Daily Nonpareil, 3/19/17
Council Bluffs I-80 improvement project to shift gears next week - Omaha World Herald, 3/18/17
HDR wins award for work on Council Bluffs railroad relocation- The Daily Nonpareil, 3/19/17
3½-month project will shut down part of I-480, reroute traffic into Council Bluffs - The Daily Nonpareil, 3/5/17
Work will force overnight closure of I-480 in Omaha - The Washington Times, 3/3/17
Omaha interstate work to create Council Bluffs detour, beginning next week - The Daily Nonpareil, 3/1/17
2017 Engineering Excellence Awards - Omaha World Herald, 2/19/17
Council Bluffs City Council asks IDOT to allow for new road - The Daily Nonpareil, 2/14/17
New road proposed along Council Bluffs riverfront - The Daily Nonpareil, 2/10/17
IDOT releases report on Council Bluffs Interstate project; 2016 a 'very busy' year - The Daily Nonpareil, 2/3/17
Iowa DOT releases annual report on Bluffs Interstate project - Omaha World Herald, 2/2/17
Completion is fast approaching for ‘key’ interstate project - The Daily Nonpareil, 11/13/16
Section of Bluffs' Harry Langdon Boulevard to close this weekend for work on future I-80 bridge - Omaha World Herald, 10/13/16
I-480 roadwork in Bluffs nears halfway mark - Omaha World Herald, 10/4/16
Project that's stacking up rush-hour traffic on I-480 almost halfway finished - Omaha World Herald, 10/3/16
Work along Veterans Memorial Highway expected to finish by Thanksgiving - The Daily Nonpareil, 9/14/16
Interstate 29 exit ramp to Highway 275 to close until late October - Omaha World Herald, 9/13/16
First responders, others working to reduce traffic incident delays - The Daily Nonpareil, 08/19/16
New access road in the works for businesses along interstate - The Daily Nonpareil, 07/29/16
Engineering an interest: St. Albert students get hands-on experience - The Daily Nonpareil, 07/15/16
Nebraska Department of Roads unveils $520 million worth of highway projects - The Omaha World Herald, 07/13/16
New traffic shift for I-80 westbound/I-29 northbound Monday - The Daily Nonpareil, 06/10/16
Traffic shift set on I-80/I-29 in the Bluffs - Omaha World Herald, 06/10/16
Bluffs drivers will soon face detour at westbound I-80 exit - Omaha World Herald, 05/20/16
$150 million in construction planned for Bluffs interstate system this year - The Daily Nonpareil, 3/25/16
Interchange Ch-Ch-Changes Public meeting on proposed new I-29 interchange to be held - The Daily Nonpareil, 3/19/16
Changes to Council Bluffs Interstate interchange may be around the bend - Omaha World Herald, 03/16/16
Public meeting planned on construction for Bluffs’ Interstate system - The Daily Nonpareil, 3/12/16
Change in jurisdiction for bustling Bluffs intersection - The Daily Nonpareil, 2/23/16
Bluffs motorists reminded of Interstate lane closure - Omaha World Herald, 01/05/16
Iowa DOT: I-80/I-29 lane closure set for Wednesday - TINewsDaily, 01/04/16
Interstate 80 work delayed because of snow - The Daily Nonpareil, 12/28/15
Warm temps, gas tax hike, boost Iowa DOT roadwork - The Des Moines Register, 12/19/15
Bridge demolition planned on Interstate 29 - The Daily Nonpareil, 12/12/15
More roadside assistance along Bluffs interstates - The Daily Nonpareil, 11/17/15
Highway Helper launch delayed until Thanksgiving - The Gazette, 10/25/15
Interstate work on schedule, officials say - The Daily Nonpareil, 10/24/15
Construction will close lanes on I-29 in Council Bluffs - Omaha World Herald, 10/12/15
Overnight ramp closure and traffic shift next week on U.S. 275/Iowa 92 - The Daily Nonpareil, 09/03/15
Work on I-29 near the Bluffs set for Tuesday night - Omaha World Herald, 09/03/15
Stranded in Iowa? Help from Highway Helper on the way - The Gazette, 07/02/15
Overnight ramp closure, new lane shifts - The Daily Nonpareil, 06/15/15
Holiday warning issued to drivers negotiating Council Bluffs’ Interstate revamp: Be careful in work zones - Omaha World Herald, 05/22/15
Denmark Drive to Close Tonight - The Daily Nonpareil, 05/27/15
Construction plans discussed at interstate project meeting - The Daily Nonpareil, 04/10/15
Interstate construction meeting set for April 9 - The Daily Nonpareil,03/28/15
Iowa road-construction meeting set for next week - Omaha World Herald, 03/27/15
Several Council Bluffs interstate lanes to close overnight - Omaha World Herald, 02/11/15
Shoulder collapse closes lane on I-80 in Council Bluffs - Omaha World Herald, 10/23/14
I-29 northbound ramp to open Friday - The Daily Nonpareil, 10/16/14
Council Bluffs' new I-29/I-80 interchange will feel more natural, should be safer for drivers - Omaha World Herald, 10/10/14
New Bluffs I-29 southbound bridge opens Friday; see what it means for exits, merging - Omaha World Herald, 10/09/14
Southbound I-29 bridge to open Friday - The Daily Nonpareil, 10/08/14
South Expressway northbound lane closure in place for three weeks - The Daily Nonpareil, 08/06/14
Iowa Hwy. 192 reduced to 1 lane - Omaha World Herald, 08/06/14
I-29 closures Sunday, Monday - The Daily Nonpareil, 07/13/14
I-29 lanes closed Sunday night for highway improvement - Omaha World Herald, 07/12/14
Traffic to be restricted on U.S. 275/Iowa 92 - Omaha World Herald, 06/23/14
Lanes reduced near Metro Crossing through 2016 - The Daily Nonpareil, 06/21/14
No I-29/80 noise walls for new subdivision - The Daily Nonpareil, 05/14/14
Rainfall created hole in Interstate 80 median in Council Bluffs - Omaha World Herald, 05/14/14
Iowa DOT closes I-80 east to investigate space under and near the highway - The Daily Nonpareil, 05/13/14
Traveling on EB I-80 in the Bluffs? You may need to plan for detours - Omaha World Herald, 05/12/14
IA DOT Elaborates on Interstate Project Plans - The Daily Nonpareil, 01/29/14
Interstate System Plans on Display at Meeting in Council Bluffs – The Daily Nonpareil, 01/29/14
Public Meeting on Interstate Improvement Project Planned – The Daily Nonpareil, 01/26/14
Council Bluffs to See Big Revamping of Interstate: Efforts to replace outdated corridor will cost $2 billion – Des Moines Register, 01/24/14
Council Bluffs Interstate Project Ramp Up – Lincoln Journal Star, 01/24/14
Work on Council Bluffs Interstate Highway Project Ramps Up Ahead of Busy Spring Season – Associated Press, 0124/14
$2 Billion Interstate Project Revving Up in Council Bluffs – Omaha World-Herald, 01/23/14
Council Bluffs Interstate System a ' Huge Project'– The Daily Nonpareil, 01/22/14
Crossing the Ts: Work Continues on Interstate Reconstruction – The Daily Nonpareil, 08/16/13

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Iowa’s Most Dangerous Intersection Isn’t Where You’d Expect - KKRC, 9/10/23
Portion of I-480 near Missouri River, several ramps will close this week - WOWT, 9/1/23
Road work continues on I-80 at Madison exit in Council Bluffs – WOWT, 8/31/23
Major progress being made on I-29 construction east of downtown Omaha – KWCH, 8/25/23
Major progress being made on I-29 construction east of downtown Omaha – WBRC, 8/25/23
Major progress being made on I-29 construction east of downtown Omaha – WLOX, 8/25/23
Major progress being made on I-29 construction east of downtown Omaha – WOWT, 8/25/23
Crews making major progress on I-29 through Council Bluffs – KWCH, 8/24/23
Crews making major progress on I-29 through Council Bluffs – WLOX, 8/24/23
Crews making major progress on I-29 through Council Bluffs – WBRC, 8/24/23
Crews making major progress on I-29 through Council Bluffs – WOWT, 8/24/23
Final bridge demolition starts for I-29 construction in Council Bluffs – WOWT, 6/11/23
West Broadway in Council Bluffs to close this weekend for bridge demolition - WOWT, 6/7/23
Changes coming to interstate system through Council Bluffs – WOWT, 5/11/23
6 FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC: West Broadway in Council Bluffs to close overnight for next 3 nights – WOWT, 2/8/23
6 FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC: West Broadway at I-29 to close for bridge demolition work - WOWT, 1/27/2023
Portion of West Broadway in Council Bluffs to close for bridge demolition – WOWT, 1/26/2023
Progress for I-480/I-29 in Council Bluffs – WOWT, 12/16/22
Progress for I-480/I-29 in Council Bluffs – WOWT, 11/18/22
Interstate 29 construction in Council Bluffs reaches last major phase - WOWT, 11/18/22
6 First Alert Traffic: Changes start on Interstate 29 – WOWT, 11/14/22
6 First Alert Traffic: Changes on Interstate 29 – WOWT, 11/10/22
The challenges of drawing businesses to River's Edge in CB: 'Everybody kind of just stopped’ – KMTV, 10/24/22
Iowa State Patrol, CBPD concentrate efforts on reduced speed construction zone – KMTV, 8/29/22
Iowa DOT announces new construction for those traveling to Council Bluffs –KMTV, 8/20/22
Council Bluffs Police keep an eye out for speeders on frontage road – WOWT, 7/26/2022
Interstate 29 construction in Council Bluffs passes halfway point – WOWT, 7/14/22
Council Bluffs police increasing speeding patrols after finding drivers going 30 miles over limit – KETV, 7/14/22
6 News First Alert Traffic: Major closure near Old Mall of the Bluffs – WOWT, 7/8/22
Iowa DOT Announces Council Bluffs Roadwork on Madison Avenue, I-80 Ramps – WHO, 7/7/22
CLOSED: I-29 between 9th Avenue and Avenue G for construction – KETV, 11/16/21
Council Bluffs’ Mayor advises caution, patience as interstate project progresses - WOWT, 11/15/21
IDOT prepares for next phase of interstate construction in Council Bluffs – KETV, 11/4/21
Major road closures on I-29 starting next week, completion expected in summer 2023 – WOWT, 11/4/21
"Major Interstate Closure" coming soon to Council Bluffs – KETV, 11/3/21
Council Bluffs I-80 project is finally complete – WOWT, 8/17/21
Homeowners by Iowa interstate demand better communication with reconstruction project – WOWT, 4/19/21
Iowa DOT prepares for next big construction project in Council Bluffs - KETV, 3/16/21
Road closures in Omaha and Council Bluffs start Tuesday night – Fox42, 8/11/20
South Expressway to see closures for bridge demolition in Council Bluffs – WOWT, 1/12/20
IDOT breaks down interstate closures for next week near Council Bluffs– WOWT, 11/15/19
Iowa DOT to do more to warn drivers about I-29 detours - WOWT, 10/23/19
Iowa Expands Highway Helper Program – WHO TV, 9/12/19
Traffic delays on EB, WB express lanes on I-80 in Council Bluffs due to crash - KETV, 8/28/19
Two updates to the I29/I80 interchange – KETV, 8/19/2019
Clay's First Alert Traffic Update – August 19th – WOWT, 8/19/19
The changes to expect along Iowa interstates– KMTV, 8/16/2019
Dual divide freeway set to open between Council Bluffs and Omaha – WOWT, 8/15/2019
SB I-29, EB I-80 closing over weekend, next week to open new Express lanes – KETV, 8/09/2019
I-29 northbound to I-80 eastbound exit in Council Bluffs closed until late fall – KMTV, 8/07/2019
Overnight closures in Council Bluffs – KMTV, 8/05/2019
Local lanes of I-80 WB closed starting tonight – KMTV, 7/15/19
Iowa DOT announces temporary closure of portions of I-80, I-29 on Sunday – Fox 42, 6/6/19
Portion of dual, divided freeway in Council Bluffs opens – KETV, 3/28/19
Interstate traffic shift causes delays in Council Bluffs commute - KETV, 3/26/19
Major changes coming to expressway Wednesday morning - WOWT, 3/26/19
Interstate closures in Council Bluffs on I-80 and I-29 - KMTV, 4/24/19
Council Bluffs interstate closure schedule updated - WOWT, 4/24/19
Interstate closures in Council Bluffs this week – KMTV, 4/22/19
IDOT announces Council Bluffs interstate closures - WOWT, 4/22/19
Major interstate traffic shift set in Council Bluffs - WOWT, 3/22/19
Portion of new dual divided freeway to open soon in Council Bluffs – KMTV 3, 3/11/19
I-29 closures for railroad bridge demolition in Council Bluffs - KTIV, 9/25/18
Iowa DOT Announces Several Road Improvement Projects – KAAL TV, 4/9/18
Construction to tangle interstates in Council Bluffs - WOWT, 11/2/17
39 Council Bluffs families to relocate to make room for interstate improvements – Fox 42, 11/2/17
New lane closures coming to I-80 at 13th Street – KETV, 10/13/17
Iowa interstate project continues, homes affected – KETV, 10/9/17
CB neighborhood begs for sound barrier - KMTV, 9/27/17
Council Bluffs Interstate improvement program meeting – CBTV17, 8/17/17
Residents petition for sound wall ahead of I‐29 expansion ‐ WOWT, 8/17/17
Major interstate reconstruction project could affect more than 30 homes in Council Bluffs – KPTM, 8/15/17
Council Bluffs homes to be demolished for I‐29 project – WOWT, 8/1/17
Ramp shutdowns to affect drivers in Omaha, Council Bluffs – NTV, 7/6/17
CB Interstate Program - CBTV, 4/8/16
CB Interstate construction project 2016 updates - KMTV, 3/22/16
Iowa DOT Launches Highway Helper Program In Council Bluffs - KPTM, 11/18/15
I-29 Interstate Crossover and Lane Changes Starting Tuesday In Council Bluffs - KPTM, 10/09/15
Record rainfall floods streets, closes schools - KETV News, 09/23/15
Main Road To Reopen Near Shopping Center, Businesses Hope For Change - KPTM, 09/07/15
Ramp Closures, Shifts Expected On I-29 This Week - WOWT, 09/02/15
Iowa DOT expands Highway Helper program, outsources operation - KCCI Des Moines, 07/09/15
Expect Changes Along the Iowa Interstate System Overnight - WOWT, 06/16/15
Road crews close two ramps for road construction in Council Bluffs - KETV News, 04/16/14
New I-29 Interchange Intimidating for Some Drivers - KPTM Channel 42 News, 01/02/15
Ramp To I-29 North In Council Bluffs Set To Open October 17 - WOWT, 10/16/14
New I-80/I-29 bridge opens in Council Bluffs - KETV News, 10/10/14
I-29 South Bridge In Council Bluffs Opens Friday - WOWT, 10/07/14
Iowa DOT Announces Lane Closure, New Construction - WOWT, 09/03/14
Iowa 192/South Expressway Lane Closure - WOWT, 08/06/14
Construction to cause problems for months to come - KETV News, 05/28/14
I-80 Opens to Traffic - KMTV, 05/14/14
Council Bluffs Interstate Work In Highway Spending Plan – WOWT, 05/14/14
TRAFFIC ALERT: I-80 East Closed in Council Bluffs - KETV News, 05/13/14
I-80 East In Council Bluffs Closed Tonight For Emergency Repairs - KMTV, 05/13/14
Re-Construction Project in Iowa Could Cause Havoc - KETV News, 03/11/14
Largest Road Project in IA History Ramps Up – CBS2 News, 01/24/14
Council Bluffs Interstate Projects Ramp Up – KETV News, 01/24/14
Life in the Fast Lane, Open House Set for Interstate Project – WOWT, 01/22/14

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Traffic Pattern Changes in Store for Council Bluffs Next Week - August 9, 2023
Weekend Closure of West Broadway for Bridge Demolition - June 7, 2023
Interstate Changes Happening in Council Bluffs Next Week - May 11, 2023
Weekend Closure of West Broadway for Bridge Demolition - January 26, 2023
Interstate Changes Happening in Council Bluffs - November 10, 2022
Dodge Riverside Drive and 2nd Avenue Closure - July 7, 2022
Interstate Changes Coming soon in Council Bluffs - May 26, 2022
Interstate Closure Happening Soon - Mar 10, 2022
2021 Annual Report Highlights Progress on the Council Bluffs Interstate System Improvement Program - February 7, 2022
Major Interstate Closure Happening Soon - November 2, 2021
Multiple construction closures expected this week - May 7, 2021
Interstate and Local Roadway Closures Coming to the I-29/I-480/West Broadway Interchange Area - April 2, 2021
Interstate Construction Beginning Soon at I-29/I-480/West Broadway Interchange - March 10, 2021
Plan Ahead: Construction Closures in Council Bluffs - October 28, 2020
Plan Ahead: Overnight closures in Omaha and Council Bluffs tonight - August 11, 2020
Overnight I-80 Closure in Omaha - May 17, 2020
Overnight Lane Closures on I-80 in Omaha - May 7, 2020
Plan Ahead: Southbound I-29, closure tomorrow - February 13, 2020
2019 Annual Report Highlights Council Bluffs Interstate System Improvement Program Progress - January 30, 2020
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: Interstate Construction Updates - September 5, 2019
GETTING YOU THERE: Council Bluffs Interstate Traffic Shift Complete, Overnight Closure Needed Tonight - August 19, 2019
PLAN AHEAD: New Traffic Shift Coming to Eastbound I-80 Monday Morning, August 19th - August 16, 2019
Plan Ahead: Overnight closures planned and I-29 Southbound to I-80 Eastbound Express opening - August 9, 2019
Plan Ahead: I-29 Northbound detour begins today - August 7, 2019
Plan Ahead: Overnight closures coming to the Council Bluffs Area - August 5, 2019
Temporary I-80 Eastbound/I-29 Southbound Closure - June 20, 2019
Temporary I-80 Eastbound/I-29 Southbound Closure - June 6, 2019
Temporary overnight South Expressway closures - May 31, 2019
Avenue G Ramp Closure Tuesday, May 7, 2019 - May 7, 2019
Updated interstate closures in Council Bluffs this week - April 24, 2019
Interstate closures in Council Bluffs this week - April 22, 2019
Major interstate traffic shift in Council Bluffs next week - March 21, 2019
Learn more about the dual, divided freeway coming soon - February 18, 2019
Additional I-80 eastbound lanes to open on Missouri River Bridge - October 23, 2018
Interstate closures for railroad bridge demolition - September 24, 2018
Interstate exit numbers changing in Council Bluffs - August 9, 2018
I-80 eastbound/I-29 southbound closed during pavement repair project - August 2, 2018
Visit the Council Bluffs Interstate Website to view an online public meeting - April 5, 2018
2017 Annual Report Highlights Progress on the Council Bluffs Interstate System Improvement Program - February 5, 2018
Interstate closures will impact drivers over the next two weeks - November 1, 2017
Proposed improvements of the I-29/I-480/West Broadway Interchange area in Council Bluffs to be discussed November 2 - October 26, 2017
Traffic shift in Council Bluffs planned for this week - October 16, 2017
Upcoming Council Bluffs Interstate Closures - September 25, 2017
Proposed improvements of the I-29/I-480/West Broadway Interchange area in Council Bluffs to be discussed August 15 - August 8, 2017
South Expressway Exit Ramp Closed for 30 Days - July 5, 2017
Lane Repair Project Planned Tomorrow, Expect Delays - May 23, 2017
Iowa DOT plans to discuss work zones in Council Bluffs for 2017 construction season - April 4, 2017
Interstate construction ready to blossom for the season - March 17, 2017
2016 Annual Report Highlights Progress on the Council Bluffs Interstate System Improvement Program - January 31, 2017
New I-29 northbound ramp opening next week - November 11, 2016
Harry Langdon Boulevard closed for the weekend - October 13, 2016
U.S. 275/Iowa 92 Interchange construction wrapping up; more detours this fall - September 13, 2016
New traffic shift for I-80 Westbound/I-29 Northbound - June 9, 2016
More detours ahead at U.S. 275/Iowa 92 Interchange - June 3, 2016
New detour for I-80 Westbound traffic exiting at U.S. 275/Iowa 92 through late fall 2016 - May 29, 2016
Public Meeting Planned in Advance of Summer Construction Season for Council Bluffs Interstate System - March 10, 2016
2015 Annual Report Highlights Progress on the Council Bluffs Interstate System Improvement Program - February 9, 2016
Lane Repair Project Planned for December 29th, Expect Delays - December 23, 2015
Overnight Closure Scheduled for I-29 Southbound on Sunday, December 13th - December 11, 2015
Expect Traffic Changes in the Area of I-29 and U.S. 275/IA 92 Beginning on November 24th - November 20, 2015
New traffic configuration for I-29 northbound to begin Tuesday, Oct. 13th - October 9, 2015
Overnight Ramp Closure and Traffic Shift to Occur Next Week on U.S. 275/Iowa 92 - September 2, 2015
Overnight ramp closure and new interstate lane shifts at South Expressway and I-80 westbound/I- 29 northbound - June 15, 2015
Denmark Drive closure to impact U.S. 275/Iowa 92 area - May 26, 2015
U.S. 275/ Iowa 92 Interchange Northbound On and Off Ramps to Close for Approximately One Year - April 10, 2015
Summer construction schedule announced for I-29, I-80, and U.S. 275; efforts will impact traffic - March 26, 2015
Traffic Signals Down at Intersection of Iowa 92 and Harry Langdon Blvd/Wabash Ave; Expect Significant Traffic Delays During Peak Times - March 2, 2015
Beginning Nov 7, Drivers to Experience Significant Traffic Shift West of the South Expressway on I‐80 - November 5, 2014
I-80 Eastbound Ramp to I-29 Northbound Set to Open on October 17th - October 15, 2014
New I-29 Southbound Bridge to I-80 Open to Traffic on October 10th - October 6, 2014
I-80 westbound lane east of Madison Avenue closed during pavement repair project - September 3, 2014
IA 192/South Expressway northbound lane closure in place for three weeks - August 5, 2014
U.S. 275/IA 92 Traffic Shifting to One Lane in Each Direction Between Metro Drive and Harry Langdon Boulevard – June 20, 2014
Eastbound I-80 in Council Bluffs reopened – May 13, 2014
Iowa DOT to close section of I-80 east in Council Bluffs at 7 p.m. – May 12, 2014
I-29/U.S. 275/IA 92 Interchange Reconstruction Project to be Discussed March 11 – February 25, 2014
Iowa DOT to update the public on the Council Bluffs Interstate Improvement Program at Open House January 28 – January 22, 2014

Other

I-29 REOPENS TO TRAFFIC THROUGH COUNCIL BLUFFS THIS WEEK - KSCJ, 8/14/23
Iowa invested most ever to improve roads and bridges in 2022, DOT says – Iowa Capital Dispatch, 7/19/23
Iowa Transportation Commission recommends $4.3 billion in investments – The Iowa Torch, 6/15/23
I-29 Omaha/Council Bluffs Project Enters Final Year – NEWSRADIO 1040 WHO, 6/13/23
Bridge demolition set in Council Bluffs – KMA Land, 6/7/23
Road Construction Season Starts Across State – HarlanOnline.com, 4/11/23
Iowa DOT and Iowa State Patrol talk about crash response for National Crash Responder Safety Week - Newswires, 11/14/22
Resurfacing work slated for portion of Madison Avenue in Council Bluffs – KMA, 7/8/2022
Iowa DOT Announces Council Bluffs Roadwork on Madison Avenue, I-80 Ramps – KFAB, 7/7/22
Interstate update projects continue in DOT 5-year road work plan – Radio Iowa, 5/13/21
Southwest Iowa road projects fill DOT map – KMA Land, 5/10/21
Emergency repairs to shut down multiple I-80 ramps in Council Bluffs – 1110 KFAB, 12/1/20
Iowa Transportation Commission Approves Five-Year Plan – Transport Topics, 6/16/2020
Upcoming transportation projects represent billions in spending – Born2Invest, 6/16/2020
Five-Year Road Improvement Plan Approved – KIWA Radio, 6/10/2020
IA: Commission approves $3.6 billion five-year transportation plan for Iowa But coronavirus outbreak presents some funding challenges for Department of Transportation – Mass Transit, 6/10/2020
Traffic Shifts On I-29/I-80 Start Monday – KFAB, 11/15/19
I-80, I-29 Traffic Changes Set For Friday Morning - KFAB, 9/05/19
More changes on I-80 in Council Bluffs – KMALand, 9/05/19
I-80 traffic shift underway in Council Bluffs – KMA, 8/22/19
New traffic shift on I-80 in Council Bluffs Monday - KMA, 8/16/19
KMAlandhighway projects continue--rain notwithstanding – KMALand, 7/3/19
Nebraska News Headlines Tuesday, April 23, 2019 - KMA Land, 4/23/19
I-29 supersedes exit numbers in Council Bluffs - IowaHighwayEnds.net, 8/14/18
Iowa DOT announces change coming to I-29 exit sign in Council Bluffs - KSOM, 8/10/18
Exit number signing for the 24th Street and South Expressway exits on I-29 in Council Bluffs will change Tuesday night - KJAN, 8/10/18
Iowa bets on $2B road program and dual, divided highway – Construction Dive, 4/25/18
Billion-Dollar Freeway in Iowa Progresses – ConstructionEquipmentGuide.com, 4/18/18
Iowa Transportation Department plans multiple projects – TheTrucker.com, 4/10/18
Work continues on Council Bluffs Interstate System – KMALand, 11/9/17
DOT plans Council Bluffs interstate closures - KMALand, 11/3/17
DOT considers sponsorships for Highway Helper trucks – Radio Iowa, 11/27/17
CB railroad relocation project names finalist for national award – KMALand, 9/2/17
South Expressway exit set for temporary closure in Council Bluffs – KMALand, 7/5/17
Southwest Iowa road projects underway or starting soon ‐ KTIC, 6/27/17
Lane repair project planned in Council Bluffs- KMA Land, 5/23/17
Council Bluffs Interstate Project lane closure - KSOM, 5/23/17
Council Bluffs interstate work nears climax - KMA Land, 9/15/16
More work set for I-29 in Council Bluffs - KMA Land, 9/14/16
Traffic Incident Management a public/private partnership - KIOS 91.5FM, 08/22/16
Iowa DOT eyeing Council Bluffs summer construction - KMA Land, 03/15/16
I-29/Highway 92 Interchange Project Ahead of Schedule - KMA Land, 10/27/15
More construction work slated for I-29 - KMA Land, 10/12/15
Iowa DOT to preview 2015 Council Bluffs construction projects - KIOS FM, 04/03/15
Southbound I-29 bridge reopening this week - KMA Land, 10/07/14
DOT to Hold Informational Meeting Today in Council Bluffs - KJAN, 03/11/14
Next Phase of Western Iowa Interstate Rebuild Set to Begin in May - Radio Iowa, 3/11/14
DOT plans I-29/Highway 275 interchange work - KMA Land, 03/05/14
Interstate construction project gets underway in southwest Iowa - Radio Iowa, 01/30/14
Construction Continues in Iowa's Biggest Project – KMA Land, 01/30/14
$2 billion Council Bluffs interstate project: express lanes, new bridges, ramps - KIOS FM, 01/28/14
I-29/Highway 92 Interchange Project Ahead of Schedule - KMA Land, 10/27/15

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