Date, time set for second controlled blast on BNSF Bridge

SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - Union County Emergency Management has issued a notice on the second controlled blast on the BSNF Bridge.

According to the Union County SD Emergency Management Facebook page, the blast will take place at 9 a.m. on Sept. 6 at the BNSF bridge over the Big Sioux River. Union County EMS asks everyone within 1,000 ft to remain indoors from 8:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.

The Union County SD Emergency Management said, “In collaboration with the North Sioux City and Sioux City Police Departments, roads within this area will also be closed during the blast.

The Union County Emergency Management team says security will be at checkpoints on the morning of the demolition if assistance is needed.

To keep up to date on the demolition and other emergencies in Union County, follow the emergency management team on Facebook.