“Weather permitting,” the big detour for US 63 in Black Hawk County is being reduced today with the opening of the southernmost part of the construction area. This includes the IA 58 intersection, which was completely torn up to be turned into a T intersection. The old motel that used to be at the pre-early-1960s intersection of 63 and 58 has been demolished, too.
(I know it’s a standard disclaimer, but unless an opening can be delayed by heat the weather is going to permit it.)