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 […]

Polk-Quincy barrier failure worsening, latest inspection did not follow protocol

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) – Further investigation into the failure of the barrier along the Polk-Quincy Viaduct has found that not only is the issue worsening, but the bridge’s latest inspection also did not follow protocol. The Kansas Department of Transportation says it continues to examine what caused part of the concrete barrier to fall off […]