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Traffic Pattern Changes on Iowa 26 in Lansing begin on Monday, Nov. 4

October 31, 2024

LANSING, Iowa – Oct. 31, 2024 – If you drive on Iowa 26 in Lansing you are aware that work continues on the new Mississippi River Bridge. Beginning on Monday, Nov. 4, weather permitting, the contractor will start moving heavy equipment to the Iowa side of the Mississippi River for the next phase of construction. You are currently able to drive through the work zone on Iowa 26 between Hale and Henry streets with assistance of temporary traffic signals. On...

U.S. 65/South Federal Avenue from the north half of 19th Street Southwest to 17th Street Southwest to close on Oct. 23

October 21, 2024

MASON CITY, Iowa – Oct. 21, 2024 – If you drive on U.S. 65/South Federal Avenue in Mason City you know that the U.S. 65 reconstruction project is currently in progress. U.S. 65/South Federal Avenue is currently closed from the south half of the intersection with 19th Street Southeast to 20th Street Southeast. Beginning on Wednesday, Oct. 23, weather permitting, the next phase of the project will begin. Crews will open the area currently under construction and close U.S. 65/South...

Deck joint repairs on U.S. 218 ramp bridge over Cedar River Overflow begin October 7

September 27, 2024

NEW HAMPTON, Iowa – Sept. 27, 2024 – Deck joint repairs on the U.S. 218 ramp bridge over the Cedar River Overflow at the interchange with Iowa 58 in Cedar Falls will begin October 7, 2024. The project is expected to be completed by mid-November, weather permitting. To ensure the safety of workers and motorists, the ramp will be closed during the repair period. Traffic heading northbound on U.S. 218 and southbound on Iowa 58/Iowa 27 will be detoured. A...

U.S. 69 just south of U.S. 18 in Garner to close on Monday, Sept. 30 for repairs

September 27, 2024

MASON CITY, Iowa – Sept. 27, 2024 – If you drive on U.S. 69 just south of U.S. 18 in Garner you need to be aware of an upcoming road closure that may slow down your trip. Crews need to close U.S. 69 at the CPKC railroad crossing in Garner on Monday, Sept. 30 until Saturday, Oct. 5, weather permitting, so crews can make repairs to the crossing. While the road is closed you will follow a marked detour route...

Intermittent closures on the Mississippi River Bridge at Lansing to resume on Tuesday, Sept. 17

September 16, 2024

LANSING, Iowa – Sept. 16, 2024 – If you drive on the Mississippi River Bridge at Lansing you need to be aware that intermittent closures on the bridge will resume on Tuesday, Sept. 17, weather permitting. Construction crews will continue work on constructing a new pier and driving the pier foundation for the new bridge that will replace the current bridge. Intermittent closures of a half hour will happen on the existing bridge to reduce vibration from construction activity and...

Temporary closure of Maple Street access into Janesville begins on Sept. 16

September 9, 2024

NEW HAMPTON, Iowa – Sept. 9, 2024 – If you drive on U.S. 218 between Janesville and Waverly in Bremer County you need to be aware of an upcoming closure at the Maple Street access to Janesville that may slow down your trip. Beginning on Monday, Sept. 16, until late November, weather permitting, crews will close the Maple Street access into Janesville so work can be done on a relocated Maple Street access connecting to 260th Street north of Janesville....

U.S. 69 bridge over Pike Run Creek between Leland and Lake Mills will close on Aug. 26

August 22, 2024

MASON CITY, Iowa – Aug. 22, 2024 – If you travel on U.S. 69 between Leland and Lake Mills you need to be aware of an upcoming road closure that could slow down your trip. Construction crews will close the bridge over Pike Run Creek on Monday, Aug. 26, until Tuesday, Dec. 3, weather permitting, so the bridge deck can be replaced. While the roadway is closed you will follow a marked detour route by traveling on Iowa 9 and...

Update: Intermittent lane closures on Iowa 281 from Black Hawk County Road D-20 to Fairbank will now begin on Sept. 3

August 21, 2024

NEW HAMPTON, Iowa – Aug. 21, 2024 – If you drive on Iowa 281 from Black Hawk County Road D-20 to Fairbank you need to be aware of upcoming intermittent lane closures that may slow down your trip. Beginning on Tuesday, Sept. 3, until mid-September, weather permitting, crews will work on slurry sealing the roadway. While work is taking place you will be assisted through the work zone with flaggers and a pilot car. For more information about this and...

U.S. 65/South Federal Avenue from 20th Street Southeast to 19th Street South to close on Aug. 19  

August 12, 2024

MASON CITY, Iowa – Aug. 12, 2024 – If you drive on Iowa U.S. 65/South Federal Avenue between 20th Street Southeast to 19th Street South in Mason City you need to be aware of an upcoming road closure that may impact your trip. Beginning on Monday, Aug. 19, until mid-October 2024, weather permitting, crews will close the roadway. While U.S. 65/South Federal Avenue is closed you will follow a marked detour route by traveling on Cerro Gordo County Road B-35,...

U.S. 65/South Federal Avenue from 20th Street Southeast to 19th Street South to close on Aug. 19  

August 12, 2024

MASON CITY, Iowa – Aug. 12, 2024 – If you drive on Iowa U.S. 65/South Federal Avenue between 20th Street Southeast to 19th Street South in Mason City you need to be aware of an upcoming road closure that may impact your trip. Beginning on Monday, Aug. 19, until mid-October 2024, weather permitting, crews will close the roadway. While U.S. 65/South Federal Avenue is closed you will follow a marked detour route by traveling on Cerro Gordo County Road B-35,...

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