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News
Flooding
Expected to Close Interstate 80
Posted 12 June 2008
The Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) is making preparations
to close the east- and westbound lanes of Interstate 80 in eastern
Iowa.
The closure is tentatively scheduled for tomorrow afternoon, Friday,
June 13. The roadway is expected to remain closed for approximately two
to three days. The closure is flooding related.
Flood waters are expected to overtop the east- and westbound lanes of
Interstate 80 at milepost 266 in Cedar County, just west of the Iowa 38
interchange (exit 267).
The planned detours for through traffic are as follows.
• Westbound Interstate 80 traffic: Take the Iowa 38 exit (number 267).
Go north on Iowa 38 to U.S. 30. Then go west on U.S. 30 to Cedar
Rapids. Then go south on Interstate 380 to Interstate 80 at Coralville.
• Eastbound Interstate 80 traffic: Take the Interstate 380 north exit
at Coralville (exit 239). Go north on Interstate 380 to U.S. 30 in
Cedar Rapids. Go east on U.S. 30 to Iowa 38. Then south on Iowa 38.
The Iowa DOT will be monitoring the highways along the detour route for
any unexpected flooding problems. In the event that it is necessary to
alter the route, travelers will be informed.
Local traffic will be allowed to use Interstate 80, as well as its
entrances and exits, between Interstate 80, exit 265 (Atalissa
interchange) and Iowa City. Traffic will not be permitted beyond the
265 and 267 exits.
The Iowa DOT is anticipating heavy traffic, congestion and delays on
the detour route. Therefore, the department strongly suggests the
following as a way to reduce problems in the area during this critical
time.
• Regional and coast-to-coast commercial motor vehicle operators that
do not need to make a stop in Iowa should consider a route that avoids
the state.
• Iowa residents should avoid travel on the detour roads, if at all
possible.
• Commercial vehicle operators that cannot avoid the area should NOT
use the county roadways as alternative routes.
For the latest updates on road conditions, visit www.511ia.org or call
511 in Iowa or 800-288-1047 outside the state. Due to the ever-changing
water levels and today’s rain events, it is essential that motorists
know whether the roadways they intend to use are available for travel.
By using 511, the safety and convenience of travelers will be greatly
improved, and congestion and frustration reduced.
The Iowa DOT recognizes the significant inconvenience this closure
presents and will reopen the roadway just as soon as the waters recede
and any necessary repairs are made.
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