Mississippi River Bridge South of La Crosse Reopens with Future Closures Planned This Summer

Iconic Mississippi River bridge connecting Wisconsin_ Iowa reopens after three-week closure

An iconic Mississippi River bridge that connects southwest Wisconsin and northeast Iowa reopened June 9 after a three-week closure. The 94-year-old Black Hawk Bridge, which links Lansing, Iowa with rural Crawford County is a lifeline for surrounding communities because it's the only way to cross the river between La Crosse and Prairie du Chien, a nearly 60-mile stretch. During the closure, residents who normally could have made a quick trip to t…

Mississippi River bridge reopens after safety scare

A Mississippi River bridge connecting Wisconsin and Iowa reopened Monday following a three-week emergency closure. The post Mississippi River bridge reopens after safety scare appeared first on WPR.

Lansing bridge reopens with future closures planned this summer

Engineers cleared the Black Hawk Bridge for commuters after concerns over structural integrity. Future closures planned for summer construction.

Mississippi River bridge south of La Crosse reopens with future closures planned this summer

Engineers cleared the Black Hawk Bridge for commuters after concerns over structural integrity. Future closures are planned for summer construction.

Mississippi River bridge in Lansing reopens for summer travel

Construction of a new bridge is underway nearby, which may require another closure of the existing bridge later this summer.

Lansing Bridge over the Mississippi River reopens after deemed safe for travel

MASON CITY, Iowa – June 9, 2025 – There is good news for summer travel in northeast Iowa and western Wisconsin as the Iowa DOT is reopening the Iowa 9 / Wiscons