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Planned Bridge Replacement on U.S. 30 Over Boyer River in Crawford County Scheduled for 2028
The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) has announced plans to replace the U.S. 30 bridge over the Boyer River in Crawford County, with construction scheduled to begin in 2028. The project will include a detour to maintain traffic flow during the closure.
During construction, U.S. 30 will be closed to through traffic. The proposed detour will direct drivers south from Dow City at the intersection of U.S. 30 and N. Clark St., continuing east on County Road E59 for 8.1 miles, and then north on U.S. 59 for 6.1 miles back to U.S. 30. Access to properties along U.S. 30 will remain open at all times.
For paddlers, temporary channel obstructions will require updates to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) interactive river mapping system. The contractor will coordinate closely with the DNR and local conservation authorities to ensure safety signage is placed and maintained during the construction period.
The Iowa DOT is inviting public comments on the project. Feedback can be submitted until January 20, 2025. Community input is an essential part of the planning process.
For project-related questions or to request free translation services, contact:
Sarah Tracy, P.E.
Transportation Planner
Iowa DOT District 3 Office
Phone: 712-276-1451
Email: sarah.tracy@iowadot.us
Additionally, paddlers and conservation enthusiasts can reach out to:
•John Wenck (Iowa DNR): john.wenck@dnr.iowa.gov
•Gary Sisco (Conservation Officer): gary.sisco@dnr.iowa.gov
To view detailed project plans or for further updates, visit the Iowa DOT project webpage.
