Hawkeye Reporter

Patching work on the Iowa 10 roundabout in Orange City will lead to the closure of its north- and southbound exits on November 7, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) District 3 office. The maintenance will affect the southwest quadrant of the roundabout at Iowa 10 and Jay Avenue.

During this period, entry into the roundabout from all directions will remain possible, but only the east and west exits will be accessible. Traffic management through the north half of the roundabout will be facilitated by a pilot car and flaggers.

The Iowa DOT advises motorists to exercise caution, adhere to posted speed limits, and follow signage in the work area. It is important for drivers to remain alert, maintain safe distances between vehicles, and wear seat belts. The department also reminds that traffic fines for moving violations are doubled in work zones.

For real-time travel updates, drivers can access information via Iowa's 511 system. This service is available online at 511ia.org or by calling 511 within Iowa or 800-288-1047 nationwide. Additionally, travelers can stay informed through social media platforms such as Facebook and X by visiting https://iowadot.gov/travel-tools/iowa-511/511-social-media-sites. A mobile app is also available for download.

To receive email or text alerts about road conditions, users can subscribe to Your 511 at https://new.511ia.org/#login. Assistance with setting up an account is provided at https://www.511ia.org/help/section/how-to-create-and-manage-a-511-account.html.

For further details regarding this closure, Sarah Tracy, District 3 transportation planner, can be contacted at 712-274-5831 or sarah.tracy@iowadot.us.

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