Category Archives: Construction

Nov 11

Part of US 63 reopens in Waterloo

Just the section between Newell and Donald streets north of downtown, from two lanes to four. I don’t know if the snow that fell in much of Iowa today affects that “weather permitting” part.

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Nov 05

The new proposal to finish US 20

State Sen. Rick Bertrand of Sioux City wants the state to dip into its surplus, and spend $90 million a year for four years to four-lane US 20 between Moville and Early. Gov. Branstad is “supportive” of finishing 20, but … Continue reading

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Nov 04

IA 58 corridor plan

When the long, long-awaited four-lane IA 58 was built through Cedar Falls, the south portion had at-grade intersections. At the time, it was defensible, because there was little development in the area vs. today, there was a budget issue, and … Continue reading

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Nov 01

Alice’s Road groundbreaking

From left: U.S. Rep. Tom Latham, U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin, Waukee Mayor Bill Peard, U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley and Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad hold shovels for the groundbreaking ceremony for the extension of Alice’s Road in Waukee on Friday. The … Continue reading

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Oct 16

Rain delays Sioux City construction

Hard to believe in the second half of this year, but it’s true. From KMEG. Siouxland News – KMEG 14 and FOX 44

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Oct 10

That sinking feeling

Part of the roadbed of I-29/80 in Council Bluffs collapsed last night. It’s now fixed. Also, look at the size of the piers for the flyover ramps in that construction picture.

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Oct 09

More I-29 construction in Sioux City

These deal with the I-129 interchange. The Sioux City Journal picture shows the new sign at the Business 75 interchange to the south, which now has a long label for “Bridgeport Industrial Park.”

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Sep 11

US 61 four-lane plans down to two

Mediapolis bypass or no Mediapolis bypass. Each plan moves 61 away from the current two-lane north of Burlington and in the IA 78 area.

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Aug 29

New, rebuilt US 63 opens in Hudson

“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 … Continue reading

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Jul 24

New detour for US 63 to finish construction

Starting last Monday, US 63 is completely closed through Hudson, using D46-IA 21-US 20 around the town. (IA 58 will be sent along D35 to meet 63.) This is the information I was looking for before the DOT’s website change … Continue reading

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