Iowa 1 in Jefferson County to close on Tuesday, Dec. 10
FAIRFIELD, Iowa – Nov. 22, 2024 – If you drive on Iowa 1 in southern Jefferson County you need to be aware of an upcoming road closure that may impact your trip.
Beginning at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 10, until Tuesday, Dec. 17, weather permitting, crews will close the roadway so repairs can be made to a gas line near the roadway.
While Iowa 1 is closed you will follow a marked detour route using county roads in Jefferson and Van Buren counties. From Birmingham you will drive east on Van Buren County Road J-16 to Stockport, turn onto Jefferson/Van Buren County Road W-30 and travel north to reach Jefferson County Road H-46, travel west on Jefferson County Road H-46 to reach Osage Avenue, turn onto Osage Avenue and travel north to U.S. 34, then you will travel west on U.S. 34 to reach Iowa 1 (see map).
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.
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For general information about this project, contact Brad Lauderman, Iowa DOT District 5 Office, at 641-469-4011 or [email protected].