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flag The Black Hawk Bridge will close Oct. 20, 2025, with a ferry replacing it until the new bridge opens in spring 2027.

flag The Black Hawk Bridge linking Wisconsin and Iowa will close permanently on October 20, 2025, with demolition beginning soon after. flag A free car ferry service will start in early November to carry two-axle vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles, and pedestrians, but not trucks or trailers, operating 16 hours a day. flag There will be a temporary gap in service, requiring detours over 30 miles to Prairie du Chien or La Crosse. flag The new bridge, under construction since 2023, is expected to open in spring 2027, with one lane potentially ready earlier. flag Federal and state agencies have approved environmental clearances, and officials are prioritizing continued river access and community connectivity.

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