Plymouth County, Iowa — If your trip takes you toward Sioux City, be aware that part of it will again be reduced to a two-lane highway again soon, and for most of the construction season.
According to representatives of the Iowa Department of Transportation, beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 12th, and until October 20th, weather permitting, U.S. Highway 75 northbound traffic between Hinton and Merrill will be shifted onto the southbound lanes in a head-to-head traffic pattern. They say a 13-foot-four-inch lane-width restriction will be in place and drivers won’t be able to make left turns in the work zone.
The $27.9 million project includes replacing the pavement in the six-mile stretch of northbound Highway 75
The DOT asks us to 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. They say that as in all work zones, you should stay alert, allow ample space between vehicles, and wear seat belts.
