Road construction work on Iowa 14 between Knoxville and Monroe begins on April 7

If you are driving on Iowa 14 between Monroe and Knoxville you need to be aware of an upcoming construction project that may slow down your trip.

Construction crews will be replacing the bridge over Brush Creek, 0.2 miles north of Marion County Road G-28, and performing a deck overlay on the bridge over the Des Moines River, 1.2 miles north of Marion County Road G-40. The roadway will be closed to traffic beginning at 8 a.m. Monday, April 7, until late October, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Chariton construction office.

During this project, you will be detoured around the work zone on Iowa 14 using Iowa 163, Marion County Road T-17, and Iowa 92. For more information on the Iowa 14 construction work between Knoxville and Monroe, visit iowadot.gov/IA14-DMRiver.

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.

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