(Ames, Iowa) – Here’s a reminder from the Iowa Department of Transportation: Public input is now being accepted for the next two-weeks, with regard to a proposed reconstruction of existing pavement in Guthrie County on Iowa Highway 25, from Pecan Avenue to Nice Avenue (a 1.76 mile stretch of road).

The pavement is in need of replacement, and the guardrails for a bridge located within the construction area will be replaced. Construction is expected to start in June 2022.

Officials have said a detour will be in place during construction, which will include I-80 west of Iowa 25 to Antique County Drive, then north to County Road 325 (White Pole Road) in Casey. The approximate detour length is 6 miles.

Visit the Iowa DOT’s project-related public involvement event website at www.iowadot.gov/pim for information about scheduled public meetings and hearings, or view and offer input on any DOT project using the new “Map Search” feature. Comments and questions regarding the project should be received by April 11.