Lockridge
Lockridge, IA · Traffic & Transit
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Updated Road Closure Notice for West Finley Avenue and Shaul Avenue
Motorists in Ottumwa should be aware of updated schedules for paving work on West Finley Avenue and Shaul Avenue. On Thursday, October 8, 2026, the “Y” section of West Finley Avenue, located on the northeast corner of Wildwood Park near where the road connects with McKinley Avenue, will be closed for milling and paving work. The work is expected to take one day, weather permitting.
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Albia Road Lane Reduction Planned for October 5
Beginning Monday, October 5, 2026, Albia Road will be reduced to one lane at the intersection of Albia Road and Wildwood Drive as crews continue work on the Wildwood Drive water main installation project. The lane reduction is expected to remain in place throughout the day, with both lanes of...
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Fairfield City Council Approves Study on Downtown Two-Way Street Conversion
The Fairfield City Council voted unanimously Monday, September 28th to hire French-Reneker Associates for $6,900 to develop conceptual estimates and sketches for converting downtown streets from one-way to two-way traffic, with deliverables expected within 30 days. The move represents a meaningful step forward on a project that has been discussed...
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New details after Keokuk school bus crash
LEE COUNTY, Iowa - We are learning more about what led up to a school bus crash in Southeast Iowa on Aug. 28. The Keokuk School District shared an update on Facebook Friday, which was originally reported to the school board during their regular meeting on Sept. 21. The update...
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North Van Buren Avenue to Close for Sewer Repair
Beginning Monday, October 5, 2026, DP Plumbing will close the 1500 block of North Van Buren Avenue to allow for sewer repair work. As part of the project, concrete removed during the repair will be replaced immediately after the work is completed rather than using granular backfill. The closure is...
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City of MP – Railroad Closures
The City of Mt. Pleasant advises motorists on two railroad crossing closures this week. North Cherry Street is closed today (Thursday) through Friday (10/2/26) for asphalt repairs. The detour is the N. Grand Avenue overpass to the east or N. Lincoln Street to the west. The second closure is at...
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Church and Weller Intersection to See Lane Closure
The intersection of Church Street and Weller Avenue in Ottumwa will have a lane closure beginning Monday, September 28, 2026, weather permitting. The closure is needed for pavement repairs and will affect the northbound lane of Church Street, along with a portion of the eastbound lane of Weller Avenue. The...
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McMillan Park Announces Weekend Closures
The City of Mount Pleasant is notifying residents of temporary road and vehicle restrictions at McMillan Park this weekend due to a private railroad event hosted by Midwest Central Railroad. The event will include private train rides, photography opportunities, and railroad activities. Because of the event, portions of the park...
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North 12th Avenue in Washington to be Closed Temporarily
A portion of a Washington street will be temporarily closed beginning this Saturday for repairs. The city has hired a contractor to raise some depressed concrete on North 12th Avenue between 7th and 11th Streets. To ensure a safe and timely completion of the project, the work will take place on Saturday, September 26th, beginning at 6 a.m., weather permitting.
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Winfield Avenue Reconstruction More Than 85% Complete; Despite Weather Delays
Construction in Mt. Pleasant continues with the Winfield Avenue Reconstruction Project, the new trail, and the North Main Street sidewalk improvements. The Winfield Avenue project is more than 85% complete, with approximately two-thirds of the contract time used. Jones Contracting has completed the mainline concrete pavement on Winfield Avenue from...
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Road Work Begins on Highway 78 West of Winfield Monday
A portion of Highway 78 west of Winfield will see intermittent lane closures for a few days as road crews perform work in the area. Beginning September 14th, work will begin on a section of Highway 78 about one mile west of Winfield, just beyond the intersection of 130th Street and Nashua Avenue. Work then continues west to the intersection of 130th Street and Marsh Avenue, a distance of approximately one mile.
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Power Outage Affecting Much of Fairfield, Traffic Signals Down
A widespread power outage is currently affecting much of Fairfield, with traffic signals throughout the city not functioning, according to a social media post from the Fairfield Police Department. The Fairfield Police Department is reminding drivers to treat every intersection with a non-working traffic signal as a four-way stop. Motorists...
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Monroe-Wapello Road Closure Scheduled
CPKC will be conducting construction work at the railroad crossing on Monroe-Wapello Road (T-61) south of Blakesburg. The road will be closed beginning Tuesday, September 8, at 7:00 a.m. The closure is expected to remain in place through Tuesday, September 15, at approximately 3:30 p.m., weather and construction conditions permitting.
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Columbus Community Schools Complete Back-to-Back Perfect State Bus Inspections
Parents of the Columbus Community School District can have peace of mind knowing that the bus their student rides on is officially deficiency-free. It’s the second-straight state inspection in which the Columbus bus fleet finished with zero deficiencies. The Wildcat bus fleet was recently inspected by Iowa State Troopers...