GRIMES, Iowa – Nov. 17, 2023 – If you travel on Interstate 80 near Altoona, you need to be aware of an upcoming construction project next week that may slow down your trip.

Starting on Monday night, Nov. 20, from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m., weather permitting, construction crews will work on resurfacing the bridge decks on I-80 over Fourmile Creek near Altoona. This will require alternating lane closures on the westbound lanes of I-80. On Tuesday night, Nov. 21, from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m., crews will work on resurfacing the bridge decks on the eastbound lanes of I-80 which will require alternating lane closures. You will follow a marked detour route for ramp closures affected by this construction project.

The latest traveler information is available anytime through the 511 system. Visit 511ia.org; call 511 (within Iowa) or 800-288-1047 (nationwide).