The project will replace pavement from Lyon Street to County Road F66 in two phases, with Phase 1 (2027) covering Pershing Street to County Road F66 and Phase 2 adding a new storm sewer between Lyon Street and Pershing Street.

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U.S. 59 improvements in Avoca

Pavement replacement from Lyon Street to County Road F66

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Traffic Impacts

Phase 1:

  • Northbound and southbound traffic reduced from two lanes each direction to one lane each direction.
  • Some side streets will be closed during construction.
  • All traffic movements at the Interstate 80 interchange maintained using temporary traffic signals.
Phase 2:
  • U.S. 59 traffic will be detoured.
  • Driveway will be temporarily closed.
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Project Location

In Avoca, from Lyon Street to County Road F66.

Avoca construction and detour location
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Project Schedule

Phase 1 - Spring 2027

Includes replacing the pavement from Pershing Street to County Road F66.
View Phase 1 Details

Phase 2 - 2029

Includes replacing the pavement from Lyon Street and Pershing Street and adding a new storm sewer.
View Phase 2 Details

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Project Overview

The project will replace pavement from Lyon Street to County Road F66 in two phases. Phase 1 (2027) covering Pershing Street to County Road F66, and Phase 2 adding a new storm sewer from Lyon Street and Pershing Street.
 

Phase 1:  From Pershing Street to County Road F66

The existing Phase 1 pavement, originally built in the 1960s and last resurfaced in 1997, has reached the end of its service life. After decades of use, the road shows extensive wear, including cracks, joint deterioration, and numerous patch repairs.

Improvements include: 

  • Pavement replacement
  • Improved median crossings for maintenance and emergency detours at the I-80 interchange

Phase 2:  From Lyon Street to Pershing Street in Avoca

Phase 2 reconstruction covers both urban and rural roadway segments, and will address long-standing issues with pavement deterioration and inadequate drainage. The current roadway is in poor condition, with crumbling asphalt edges and insufficient drainage. Over the years, the pavement has been overlaid multiple times on its original brick base, and the underlying profile likely dates back more than a century.

Improvements include:

  • Pavement replacement
  • Improved drainage and reduction of standing water
     
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Project Photos

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Contacts

 

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