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🚧 Construction Update: Left Shoulder Closure on US 63/IA 163 in Wapello County
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in Iowa. Residents and commuters in the Eddyville area, please be informed of ongoing road construction work affecting the left shoulder of the roadway between County Road T67 and IA 137, which is approximately 1 mile south of the Eddyville area. This construction began today at 7:00 AM CDT and is scheduled to continue until May 24, 2024, concluding around 5:00 PM CDT. To plan your travel accordingly, take note of the full construction schedule stating the work will persist from April 29 starting at 7:00 AM until May 24 at 5:00 PM CDT. Should you require any further assistance or information about this construction work, please contact Chariton RCE at 800-881-5778, servicing Wapello County.
🌩️ Update: Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Jefferson County Until 08:45 PM CDT
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in Iowa. The National Weather Service in Quad Cities IA IL has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Jefferson County, effective until April 27 at 08:45 PM CDT. At 8:12 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Mac Coon Access, approximately 12 miles to the east of Fairfield, moving northeast at a speed of 40 mph. The storm is bringing hazardous wind gusts that could reach 60 mph and hail the size of quarters. Radar indications confirm the threat which may result in hail damage to vehicles and wind damage to roofs, sidings, and trees. Communities at risk include Fairfield, Lockridge, Pleasant Plain, Mac Coon Access, Salina, Perlee, East Pleasant Plain, Germanville, and Beckwith. Residents in the affected areas are advised to take immediate precautions to protect life and property. For a full alert, please follow the National Weather Service notification.
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🚧 Road Maintenance Update for IA 21 Near Hedrick, IA
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in Iowa. As per the latest update from local transportation authorities, road maintenance work is currently underway on the stretch between IA 21 and County Road V37 near Hedrick. Motorists are advised that one lane will be intermittently closed, and should be on the lookout for flaggers directing the flow of traffic. The work is scheduled to continue until 3:00PM CDT today. Drivers should plan accordingly for potential delays and exercise caution when traveling through the area.
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