Closure of U.S. 169 at U.S. 6 in Adel Begins July 7

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ADEL, Iowa – June 26, 2026 – If you travel on U.S. 169 to reach Interstate 80 from Adel you need to be aware of an upcoming road closure, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Creston construction office.

Crews need to close U.S. 169 at U.S. 6 in Adel starting at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, July 7, until 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, weather permitting. The closure is needed to build a roundabout 0.3 miles south of Adel. Marked detour routes will be in place.

Eastbound I-80

  • Drivers on eastbound I-80 should exit at Dallas County Road P-58/L Avenue (Exit 106), travel north, turn onto Dallas County Road F-60/Old U.S. 6 and travel east to reach Adel.

Westbound I-80

Drivers on westbound I-80 have two options:

  • Exit at Van Meter (Exit 113), travel north on Dallas County Road R-16/R Avenue, turn onto U.S. 6 and travel west to reach Adel.
  • Exit at Dallas County Road P-58/L Avenue (Exit 106), travel north, turn onto Dallas County Road F-60/Old U.S. 6 and travel east to reach Adel.
US 169 Detour Route Adel

US 169 Detour Route Adel

You can learn more about roundabouts by visiting the Iowa DOT’s website at https://iowadot.gov/modes-travel/roads-highways/highway-safety-features/roundabouts.

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 Akhilesh Pal, Creston construction office, at 515-686-9246, or akhilesh.pal@iowadot.us.