Now that the water is receding, they are finding out that the interstate south of Mo.Valley is totally destroyed. (approx. 20 miles worth) They say ground/soil is gumbo. It will all have to be dug up an completely replaced before any construction can be considered. There are no $$$$ in the state transportation budget to repair this at this time and nothing can be done anyway until the ground water has dissipated. That, at its earliest, will be next year in the spring ……. or some time. Looks like we will be w/o an interstate for the next 1 to 2 years at best from MoValley to Council Bluffs.
Pictures taken 8/22/2011
