NEW HAMPTON, Iowa – April 24, 2012 – Construction of a median crossover will require lane closures for westbound U.S. 20 and southbound Interstate 380 from the Iowa 21/Hawkeye Road interchange to Evansdale Drive beginning at 9 a.m. Wednesday, April 25, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s New Hampton construction office. Traffic delays are possible due to the lane closures.
Because of the reduced number of road lanes, travelers in the area are strongly encouraged to find alternative routes while the project is underway to avoid any delays and traffic congestion. Traffic may back up beyond the limits of the work area and motorists should be prepared to come to a complete stop.
The Iowa DOT reminds motorists to drive with caution, obey 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.
The Iowa DOT has developed a website at http://www.iowadot.gov/i380/ to provide ongoing information related to the I-380 revitalization project. The site includes project details, corridor facts, a project timeline, emergency detour routes, and photos of the project area and construction activities.
For traveler information anytime, visit www.511ia.org, call 511 (within Iowa) or 800-288-1047 (nationwide).
