(Atlantic) Repairs to the Iowa 83 bridge over the East Nishnabotna River on the west edge of Atlantic will require the closing of Highway 83 between Iowa 173 and US 6, beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Monday.
According to the Iowa DOT’s Creston construction office the closure will be from Monday, April 18th through Thursday, June 30th, weather permitting.
During the project, traffic will be detoured around the work zone using Glacier Road, Echo Road, 620th/Olive Street, US 6, and Iowa 83. Permitted oversize loads are prohibited. A 12 foot lane width restriction will be in effect.
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.
