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Highway 1 to close near Jefferson-Van Buren County line Dec. 10-17
Detour instructs motorists to go from Birmingham through Stockport
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If you drive on Iowa Highway 1 in southern Jefferson County, you need to be aware of an upcoming road closure that may impact your trip.
Beginning at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 10, until Tuesday, Dec. 17, weather permitting, crews will close the roadway so repairs can be made to a gas line near the roadway.
While Iowa 1 is closed, you will follow a marked detour route using county roads in Jefferson and Van Buren counties. From Birmingham you will drive east on Van Buren County Road J-16 to Stockport, turn onto Jefferson/Van Buren County Road W-30 and travel north to reach Jefferson County Road H-46, travel west on Jefferson County Road H-46 to reach Osage Avenue, turn onto Osage Avenue and travel north to U.S. 34, then you will travel west on U.S. 34 to reach Iowa 1.
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.
The latest traveler information is available anytime through our 511 system. Visit 511ia.org; call 511 (within Iowa) or 800-288-1047 (nationwide); stay connected with 511 on Facebook or X (find links at https://iowadot.gov/511/511-social-media-sites); or download the free app to your mobile device.
