(Cherokee) If you travel on U.S. 71 between U.S. 30, north of Carroll, and Iowa 175, near Auburn, you need to be aware of an upcoming road closure that may slow down your trip, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Cherokee construction office.
Beginning at 7 a.m. on Monday, June 9, weather permitting, crews will close U.S. 71 so a pavement preservation treatment called a scrub seal can be applied to the road. U.S. 71 may be opened to traffic within a week of being closed, if there are no work or weather delays.
When U.S. 71 is closed you will follow a marked detour route using U.S. 30, South Division Street/West Center Street/South Gault Street through Arcadia, Carroll/Sac County Road M-68 (Concord Avenue/Perkins Avenue), 370th St., Union Avenue, and U.S. 71
You will have access to all businesses and residential addresses along U.S. 71 during this project.
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. As in all work zones, drivers should stay alert, allow ample space between vehicles, and wear seat belts.
