Residents and businesses in Iowa and Wisconsin are once again served by a vital connection, as the new $165 million Lansing Bridge officially opened on Nov. 6 in a ceremony attended by officials of both states.
The Mississippi River Bridge project, which began in late 2023, was completed several months ahead of schedule.
It connects highways WIS 82 and Iowa 9 and the community of Lansing, Iowa with Crawford County, Wisconsin.
The new bridge replaces the old Black Hawk Bridge, which was permanently closed in late 2025.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers called the bridge opening, which was originally scheduled for 2027, a major achievement between the two states.
“This project reflects our commitment to building the 21st-century infrastructure needed to support a 21st-century economy,” Evers said in prepared remarks.
During bridge construction, the public has been served by free car ferry service.
