The Iowa Dept. of Transportation’s Cherokee Construction Office reports that due to the upcoming holiday weekend the contractor has moved the planned closure/detour start date for the road construction project on U.S. 30, east of the north junction with U.S. 59 in Denison. The closure and detour were originally slated for Wednesday, Aug. 29th.  The new schedule places that at 7-a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 5, until 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12th, weather permitting.

During this closure, traffic will be detoured around the work zone using Seventh Street, Avenue C, Iowa 39, and U.S. 59. 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.