Bridge replacement project on Iowa 926/Kenyon Road in Fort Dodge begins on Wednesday, Oct. 25

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Jefferson, Iowa – Oct. 18, 2023 – If you travel on Iowa 926/Kenyon Road in Fort Dodge you need to be aware of a bridge replacement projects that may slow down your trip.

Starting on Wednesday, Oct. 25, weather permitting, crews will close the left lane in both directions on Iowa 926/Kenyon Road between Avenue C and South 8th Street so they can do some initial work in the median. Crews will then close the south-/westbound lanes and place you in a head-to-head traffic pattern with a 12-foot lane-width restriction in the north-/eastbound lanes on the bridge beginning on Monday, Oct. 30, until September 2024. Both the Des Moines River bridge and the Chicago, Central, & Pacific Railroad bridge will be replaced during this project (see map).

You will need to be aware of the following road closures during this project.

  • Avenue B under the Des Moines River bridge
  • South 7th Street under the Chicago, Central, & Pacific Railroad
  • South 8th Street at the north end of the project
  • Sidewalks and trails in this area will also be closed during this project.

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

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For general information about this project contact Jenny Hoskins, Iowa DOT Jefferson construction office, at 515-386-8166 or jenny.hoskins@iowadot.us