A public hearing will held April 3, 2012 to update the public on the progress of the project, and discuss the Council Bluffs Interstate System (CBIS) project impacts on Interstate 80 from Indian Creek east to east of Madison Avenue; and on I-29 from south of the U.S. 275/Iowa 92 interchange north to the east system interchange. View details at the Iowa DOT's Public Meetings
website.

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Project statement 
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March 2012 newsletter 

A public meeting was held March 31, 2011, to provide information and gather public input on proposed improvements and construction phasing for segment 3.

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March 31, 2011 handout
Segment 3 (figure 1 of 2)
Segment 3 (figure 2 of 2)

A public meeting was held June 8, 2010, to provide information and gather public input on proposed improvements and construction phasing for segment 3.

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June 8, 2010 handout
Segment 2 and 3 overview
Segment 3 phase 1 (figure 1 of 2)
Segment 3 phase 1 (figure 2 of 2)
Segment 3 Phase 2 (figure 1 of 2)
Segment 3 Phase 2 (figure 2 of 2)
Segment 2 southbound I-29 bridge project

A public meeting was held on May 28, 2009, to provide information and gather public input on the proposed reconstruction of the I-29/U.S. 275/Iowa 92 interchange, the associated railroad relocations and possible land acquisition needs for the improvement.

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A public meeting was held on February 3, 2009, to provide information and gather public input on the design and right of way impacts for the Segment 2 construction project. In addition, the public meeting provided information related to the phased construction for Segment 2. Aerial displays showing the design and right of way impacts for Segment 2 were shown at the meeting. Below is a link to the handout from the February 3, 2009 public information meeting.

Feb. 3, 2009 handout

A public meeting was held on June 24, 2008, to provide information and gather public input on the construction phasing for Segment 2 construction projects and to provide an update on the artwork being commissioned for the 24th Street Bridge that is sponsored by the Iowa West Foundation. Materials presented at the meeting included:

• a formal presentation was made discussing the project background and the construction phasing for Segment 2
• aerial displays showing the construction work to be completed in phase 1 and phase 2 of Segment 2
• graphics showing the artwork that Iowa West Foundation is sponsoring for 24th Street bridge

June 24, 2008 handout

A public meeting, sponsored by the Iowa West Foundation, City of Council Bluffs and Iowa Department of Transportation, was held on March 25, 2008 to present the proposed artwork being commissioned for the 24th Street Bridge. The artist, Albert Paley, gave a presentation on his proposed sculptures for the bridge as well as some of his other projects. The artwork proposed for the 24th Street Bridge includes four sculptures that will be placed on each of the bridge plaza areas. The sculptures are expected to be completed and installed in late 2010.

For more information about artist Albert Paley, visit: www.albertpaley.com

24th Street bridge sculptures

A public meeting was held on Aug. 28, 2007 for the 24th Street bridge reconstruction. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the reconstruction of the 24th Street bridge over I-29/I-80 as well as the Aesthetic Master Plan for the CBIS improvements project. Materials presented at the meeting included:

• construction staging scrolls for reconstruction of the 24th Street bridge;
• graphics from the Aesthetic Master Plan; and
• renderings of the aesthetic enhancements to be included on the 24th Street bridge.

Aug. 28, 2007 handout

A public hearing was held on Dec. 6, 2006 for the Environmental Assessment (EA) prepared for Segment 1 of the Council Bluffs Interstate System (CBIS) improvements project. The purpose of the hearing was to update the public on the design of Segment 1, and allow the public to comment on the design, EA, and Section 4(f) finding (minimal impacts to Deer Hollow Park and the Henry Doorly Zoo). Activities included:

• a presentation to the public on design features such as an additional Missouri River I-80 bridge, replacement of the Riverview Blvd Bridge over I-80, and widening of the interstate;
• answering questions during an open house session before and after the presentation; and
• discussion with landowners concerning potential property acquisition.

The fourth public meeting for the Council Bluffs Interstate System (CBIS) improvements project was held on Oct. 11, 2005. The purpose of this meeting was to update the public on the progress of the project moving into Tier 2, including:

• presenting the decisions made in Tier 1 regarding access to West Broadway and the highway type for the overlapping section of I-80 and I-29;
• identifying how the system would be broken into segments for Tier 2 studies; and
• presenting the build concepts under consideration for each segment.

A public hearing for the CBIS improvements project was held on Feb. 8, 2005. The purpose of this meeting was to update the public on the progress of the project, present the Tier 1 Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) with the alternatives being carried forward, and gather feedback about the project and Draft EIS. This information was used to determine if access should be provided to West Broadway and to determine the type of highway section for the overlapping section of I-29/I-80.

The second public meeting for the CBIS improvements project was held on Aug. 7, 2003. The purpose of this meeting was to update the public on the progress of the project, present the full range of alternatives being considered, and gather feedback from the public about the project. This information was used to develop the Tier 1 Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).

The first public meeting for the CBIS improvements project was held on Jan. 23, 2003. The purpose of the meeting was to acquaint the public with the scope of the project and the project development process. Additionally, information was gathered from the public about existing traffic problems and important features that exist within the project study area. The meeting was held before detailed concepts were developed to seek early public input and listen to concerns. This information was used to develop the Tier 1 Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).