NEW HAMPTON, Iowa – May 2, 2019 – Continuation of the U.S. 20 reconstruction project from Iowa 21 to the Cedar River in Waterloo requires placing eastbound U.S. 20 traffic into the westbound lanes of U.S. 20 in a head-to-head lane configuration beginning at 9 p.m. Sunday night, May 5, and will be completed before 6 a.m. Monday, May 6, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s New Hampton construction office.
Once all U.S. 20 traffic is in the westbound lanes, pavement removal and replacement will begin in the eastbound lanes. The head-to-head lane configuration will be in effect until the eastbound lanes are replaced. After the eastbound lanes are completed, work will begin on the westbound lanes in the same manner. Several ramps along U.S. 20 will be closed with marked detouring during this project.
Ramp closures
- The southbound Interstate 380 ramp to westbound U.S. 20 will be closed with traffic detoured on U.S. 218, Shaulis Road, and Iowa 21.
- The eastbound U.S. 20 ramps to south- and northbound U.S. 218 will be closed with traffic detoured on Iowa 21, Shaulis Road, and U.S. 218.
- The northbound U.S. 218 ramp to westbound U.S. 20 will be closed with traffic detoured on Shaulis Road and Iowa 21.
- The Iowa 21 ramp to eastbound U.S. 20 will be closed with traffic detoured on Shaulis Road and U.S. 218.
- The River Forest ramp to northbound I-380/westbound U.S. 20 will remain closed with no marked detour route.
This project is scheduled for completion in mid-fall 2019.
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.
For more information about this and other Iowa DOT construction projects in Black Hawk and Bremer counties, follow the Black Hawk and Bremer County Construction Facebook page at www.facebook.com/BlackHawkBremerCo#!BlackHawkBremerCo.
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Source: iowa DMV