U.S. 65/South Federal Avenue between 6th Street South and 19th Street South to close on March 17
MASON CITY, Iowa – March 10, 2025 – Beginning on Monday, March 17, weather permitting, crews will close U.S. 65/South Federal Avenue between 6th Street South and 19th Street Southwest so work can be done on the roadway, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Mason City construction office.
The contractor will work on this project from north to south and open segments of the roadway as they are completed. You will be able to access businesses along the closed route by using side streets and city alleyways. Some sections of South Federal Avenue/U.S. 65 will remain open to local traffic while construction work takes place elsewhere on the roadway.
If you want to travel north will need to follow a marked detour route that takes you west on 19th Street Southwest to South Monroe Avenue, you then travel north to 6th Street Southwest and travel back east to reach U.S. 65/South Federal Avenue. If you wish to travel south on U.S. 65 you will need to turn west on 5th Street Southwest to reach South Monroe Avenue, then travel south to 19th Street Southwest where you will turn back east to return to U.S. 65/South Federal Avenue.
This detour (see map) is expected to remain in place until Nov. 25 or when the roadwork has been completed.
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 Jason Ruter, Iowa DOT Mason City construction office, at 641-430-2367 or [email protected].