WEST FIRST STREET RECONSTRUCTION Starting in the 2019 construction season, the Iowa Department of Transportation will begin reconstruction of Highway 57, known as W. 1st Street, from Hudson Road to Franklin Street. The proposed improvements include removal and rebuilding of the roadway to a 5-lane roadway and replacing storm sewer, water main, and sanitary sewer. Construction will happen during the next three construction seasons.
Below are the limits of construction for each year: Phase I: Franklin Street to Walnut Street: July–November 2019 Phase I: Railroad Closure: July–early September 2, 2019 Phase II: Walnut Street to Ellen Street: April 2020–November 2020 Phase III: Ellen Street to Hudson Road: April 2021–October 2021 Once construction begins this summer, the contractor will work on paving and underground utilities between Franklin Street and Walnut Street. A temporary detour will be in place for approximately 60 days starting on July 8, between the blocks of Walnut Street and Iowa Street. This closure will be required for the reconstruction of the Iowa Northern Railroad’s crossing. After the railroad crossing is completed, this section will re-open allowing at least one travel lane in each direction. Access to residential driveways will be maintained along with signs to business accesses throughout the remainder of construction.
SPRING 2019 Volume 2 Aquatics 18–19 Business & Industry 2 Community Main St. 17 Construction Map 14–15 Construction Updates 4–5 Events & Calendar 26–27 Flood Info. 12 Hearst Center 22–23 Historical Society 16–17 Library 24–25 Mayor’s Corner 3 Parks 21 Public Meetings 28 Public Safety 8–11 Rec Center 20–21 Waste/Recycling 6–7, 16