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The Black Hawk Bridge in Iowa will be imploded to make way for a new bridge opening in 2027.
The Black Hawk Bridge in Lansing, Iowa, will be imploded on December 19, 2025, marking the end of a nearly 94-year-old Mississippi River crossing.
The controlled demolition, set for 9:30 a.m. with a backup date of December 20, will remove the center and eastern spans, while the western section will be dismantled later due to nearby homes and a railroad.
A restricted zone will be enforced, with road closures and parking bans starting early Friday.
The event will be live-streamed, and the new $140 million bridge is expected to open in 2027, replacing the aging structure that closed in October.
Ferry service between Iowa and Wisconsin will end on December 18 and resume on December 22.
El Black Hawk Bridge en Iowa será implosionado para dar paso a un nuevo puente que se abrirá en 2027.