Northbound U.S. 218 on-ramp east of the Iowa 27/Iowa 58/U.S. 218 interchange in Waterloo to close Monday night, March 23
NEW HAMPTON, Iowa – March 20, 2020 – A project to reconstruct the northbound lanes of U.S. 218 from Airport Boulevard to the Iowa 27 interchange in Waterloo continues. On Monday night, March 23, weather permitting, the northbound U.S. 218 on-ramp east of the Iowa 27/IA 58/U.S. 218 interchange in Waterloo will be closed to traffic as a part of the first stage of the project. Traffic will be detoured around the work zone using Airline Highway, Leversee Road, and Lone Tree Road, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s New Hampton construction office.
The first stage of the reconstruction project that begins on Monday, March 23, will include removing pavement on the outside lane and shoulder of U.S. 218, as well as grading work for the new pavement. The ramp and lane closures are expected to be in place until late May, when the next stage of construction will begin.
Traffic sensors will detect traffic flow, and portable signs in advance of the work zone will let motorists know when traffic is moving slowly. Motorists may be asked to take alternate routes around the work zone.
The Iowa DOT reminds motorists to drive with caution, obey the posted speed limit and other signs in the work area, and be aware that traffic fines for moving violations are at least double in work zones. As in all work zones, drivers should stay alert, allow ample space between vehicles, and wear seat belts.
For more information about this and other Iowa DOT construction projects in Black Hawk and Bremer counties, follow the Black Hawk and Bremer County Construction Facebook page at www.facebook.com/BlackHawkBremerCo#!BlackHawkBremerCo.
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