WAVERLY – Drivers in Waverly will soon find that getting around town will be a little more challenging when a well-trafficked bridge is mostly shut down for the next year.
Upcoming construction work to replace the Iowa 3 bridge over the Cedar River in Waverly will occur from Thursday, Aug. 1, until the fall of 2025, weather and river level permitting. Work will take place during the winter months when possible.
While the bridge is closed, drivers will follow a marked detour route using 10th Avenue Southwest and Cedar River Parkway. Pedestrian access to businesses east of the river in Waverly will be maintained.
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.