Road closures will affect highways near Floyd Tuesday, July 11

To The Press

Drivers on U.S. Highway 18/U.S. 218 near Floyd today (Tuesday) need to be aware of an eight-hour road closure to allow crews to repair some damaged shoulders and replace some traffic control devices, the Iowa Department of Transportation announced Monday.

Road closures that could affect travel:

• Eastbound U.S. 18 – closed at Floyd County Road T-38.

• Westbound U.S. 18 and northbound U.S. 218 – closed at Iowa 14 (exit 214).

• Southbound U.S. 218 – Detoured using Floyd County Road T-44 to U.S. 218 at Exit 212.

During this eight-hour closure, you can only access the city of Floyd by traveling from the north on U.S. 218, the Iowa DOT said.

“Help keep everyone on the road safer. 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,” said Jason Ruter, with the Iowa DOT Mason City construction office.

“As in all work zones, you should stay alert, allow ample space between vehicles, and wear seat belts,” he said.

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