LANSING, Iowa — Gov. Tony Evers and transportation officials from Wisconsin and Iowa celebrated the opening of a new bridge connecting Lansing, Iowa, with Crawford County, Wisconsin.
The WIS 82/Iowa 9 bridge replaces the historic Black Hawk Bridge, which was permanently closed in late 2025 after several temporary closures.
The $165 million project began in late 2023. The new bridge opened months ahead of its original spring 2027 schedule, restoring a key connection for residents, businesses and visitors traveling between the two states.
“The opening of the new Lansing Bridge is a major achievement for Wisconsin and our partners in Iowa,” Evers said. “I’m proud of the collaboration and work done to restore this vital connection between our states as quickly and as safely as possible.”
A temporary car ferry operated between Wisconsin and Iowa during construction. The ferry carried more than 160,000 vehicles during its year of service.
The new bridge includes wider traffic lanes and shoulders and is expected to carry about 2,500 vehicles each day. It was built with approximately 11,400 cubic yards of concrete and 6,600 tons of steel. Its foundations extend 150 feet below the river, ne...