MASON CITY, Iowa – June 30, 2025 – If you travel on westbound Iowa 122 in Mason City you need to be aware of an upcoming traffic pattern change that will affect your trip if you are trying to reach Mercy Hospital.
Crews have finished the latest stage of the project and are now preparing for the next, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Mason City construction office.
On Tuesday morning, July 1, weather permitting, crews will close Mercy Drive at the Iowa 122 intersection. At that same time, Crescent Drive, which had been closed for reconstruction, will be opened to traffic. If you are driving west, you will access the hospital from Crescent Drive. The intersection to access the Mercy Hospital at Mercy Drive and Taylor Avenue will be closed for reconstruction.
When driving east, you will access the hospital from Pierce Avenue (see map).
The traffic pattern on Iowa 122 still allows one lane of traffic in each direction between Pierce and Monroe Avenues with no left turns allowed on Iowa 122 or from any side streets between Pierce and Monroe Avenues.
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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For general information about this project, contact Jason Ruter, Iowa DOT Mason City construction office, at 641-430-2367 or jason.ruter@iowadot.us.