Black Hawk Bridge Replacement and Ferry Service
Sector: Automotive • Location: Lansing and De Soto, Iowa and Wisconsin, United States
Source: The Gazette
The Black Hawk Bridge, a 94-year-old span connecting Lansing, Iowa to De Soto, Wisconsin, was permanently closed on October 20, 2025, due to safety concerns. A car ferry service, operated by the Pride of Cassville, was introduced to replace the bridge crossing until the new bridge is completed in spring 2027. The ferry service is free to passengers and can hold up to 12 vehicles, taking about 15 m
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Automotive, Bridge, Government
- Location
- Lansing and De Soto, Iowa and Wisconsin, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- The Gazette
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Description | The Black Hawk Bridge, a 94-year-old span connecting Lansing, Iowa to De Soto, Wisconsin, was permanently closed on October 20, 2025, due to safety concerns. A car ferry service, operated by the Pride of Cassville, was introduced to replace the bridge crossing until the new bridge is completed in spring 2027. The ferry service is free to passengers and can hold up to 12 vehicles, taking about 15 minutes to cross the Mississippi River. The new bridge replacement project is estimated to cost $124 million, with the ferry service expected to cost $17 million. The costs are shared between Iowa and Wisconsin. The old bridge is scheduled for demolition in December 2025. |
Original sector | Transportation |
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Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Iowa and Wisconsin |
City | Lansing and De Soto |
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Source | The Gazette |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Automotive, Bridge, Government |
Article published date | 2025-11-10 |
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