The Blackhawk Bridge Closure in Crawford County has locals talking, and taking the scenic route – which, for Tony’s 8 O’Clock Buzz guest, Charlie Preusser, is a bridge too far.

As a new structure is being built, the vibrations caused by active construction have made the original bridge unsafe, forcing its demolition long before the new bridge opens in late 2027. Crews had originally planned a short-term closure, but now the only option for residents of both Wisconsin and Iowa to cross the Mississippi will require a lengthy detour.

That’s the bad news. The good news, as Charlie reminds listeners, is that rural people are accustomed to adapting to things. He should know, having weathered the Kickapoo River floods of 2007 and 2018.

Preusser is the longtime editor of the Crawford County Independent and Kickapoo Scout.

Photo courtesy of The Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division.

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