COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa – Sept. 17, 2025 – Contractors will be closing a portion of U.S. 59 south of Shenandoah on Monday, Sept. 22, weather permitting, so a crane can be transported from one side of the road to the other, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s District 4 Office.
When U.S. 59 is closed you will follow a marked detour route using Iowa 2, East Nishna Road, and 270th Street.
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 Scott Suhr, District 4 Office, at 712-243-7627, or scott.suhr@iowadot.us.
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