The Iowa Department of Transportation announced on April 16 that a section of U.S. 63 in Tama County, between the northern city limits of Toledo and 0.25 miles south of Iowa 96, will be closed beginning Monday, April 20 until mid-October, weather permitting.
During this period, crews will place an overlayment on the existing road surface. Motorists traveling through the area will need to follow a marked detour route using U.S. 30, Iowa 21, Iowa 8 and U.S. 63. The department said that changes could be made to detour routes during the construction season and advised drivers to check current information before traveling.
“Please visit 511ia.org for current detour route information before traveling through this construction zone and pay attention to detour signing and messages boards while driving,” the department said.
The department also reminded motorists to drive with caution, obey posted speed limits and other signs in the work area, and noted 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,” according to the announcement.
Travelers can access up-to-date information through the Iowa DOT’s 511 system by visiting their website or calling their hotline numbers. More details about signing up for alerts are available online. For general information about this project, contact Dustin Skogerboe at the Iowa DOT Marshalltown construction office.
Further details can be found in the organization’s press release.
