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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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