(Atlantic, Iowa) – Atlantic Police said Tuesday (Today), the intersection of 6^th Street and Sunnyside Lane has been temporarily made into a four-way stop intersection due to increased traffic in the area from the bridge repair on the Iowa 83 bridge over the East Nishnabotna River.

The Atlantic Police Department has worked in conjunction with the Iowa DOT and Atlantic Street Department in making this decision. These traffic control signs will remain in place throughout the duration of the bridge repair project.

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The Atlantic Police Department is urging drivers to follow the DOT designated detour route that utilizes Glacier Road, Echo Road, 620^th Street, Olive Street, U.S. 6 and Iowa 83. Permitted oversize loads are prohibited. A 12-foot lane width limit will be in effect. There will be increased traffic enforcement in this area and drivers found driving on roadways that are not rated for their vehicles may be cited/fined.