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Century-Old Mississippi Bridge Set for Demolition This Friday

12/20/2025

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The century-old Mississippi River Bridge, connecting Lansing, Iowa, and Wisconsin, will be imploded this Friday to make way for a $140 million replacement opening in 2027.
Lansing Mayor Michael Verdon said it was the only crossing for 30 miles and carried about 2,100 vehicles daily before ceasing operations in October.
Residents plan to salvage materials for keepsakes and a tribute to the bridge.

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The century-old Mississippi River Bridge, connecting Lansing, Iowa, and Wisconsin, will be imploded this Friday to make way for a $140 million replacement opening in 2027.
Lansing Mayor Michael Verdon said it was the only crossing for 30 miles and carried about 2,100 vehicles daily before ceasing operations in October.
Residents plan to salvage materials for keepsakes and a tribute to the bridge.