Ottumwa bridge closed indefinitely due to structural issues

OTTUMWA, Iowa (KCRG) – Jefferson Street Bridge in Ottumwa is closed indefinitely due to a damaged expansion joint. According to the city’s Facebook account, there’s no estimated reopening date at this time. Crews have to perform a full inspection and complete structural repairs before it can be reopened. Copyright 2026 KCRG. All rights reserved. Source […]

Emergency repairs will close lanes on westbound Narrows Bridge

The westbound Tacoma Narrows Bridge heading from Tacoma to Gig Harbor will be down to two lanes Friday and Saturday for another round of emergency repairs, a Washington State Department of Transportation news release says. Transportation officials warned drivers to anticipate “significant congestion approaching the bridge during the afternoon commute Friday.” “Drivers should add extra […]

What Those Gaps Along Highway Bridges Are Really Designed To Do

Those gaps on highway bridges are more than just jarring moments that make your car go ka-thud (and can exacerbate the symptoms of wonky suspension), they are crucial to maintaining the structural integrity of the bridge. So how does purposefully putting bone-rattling gaps in a road actually improve infrastructures reliability while providing an additional thrill […]