Lockridge
Lockridge, IA · Traffic & Transit
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North Court Street Lane Closing Monday
The City of Ottumwa is advising motorists of a temporary lane closure on North Court Street beginning Monday, August 31. The southbound lane of North Court Street, south of Fifth Street, will be closed while crews complete repair work. Parking will also be prohibited on North Court Street south of the alley between Fourth and Fifth Streets for the duration of the project.
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15th Street Culvert Replacement Planned
A portion of 15th Street will be closed beginning Tuesday, September 1, as crews replace a large culvert. The closure is scheduled to begin at approximately 2:00 p.m. Tuesday on 15th Street between 110th Avenue and 100th Avenue. The culvert is approximately 100 feet long, making this a significant construction...
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Trolley No. 1779 to return at 2026 Old Threshers Reunion
MOUNT PLEASANT — Trolley No. 1779 will return to service ferrying attendees between the campgrounds, main grounds and log village on the Midwest Electric Railroad at the annual Old Threshers Reunion next weekend in Mount Pleasant. The open-air trolley car, originally built in 1911 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where it was in use until 1965, has not run since 2020. The car was initially taken out of service for maintenance on its trucks, which drive the trolley forward. However, as Midwest Old Threshers trolley director Maddy Hobbs explained, more issues popped up. “Once you deep dive into one thing, it seems like, with old things, you find more that is wrong,” Hobbs said. After the extent of the maintenance needed was discovered, the trolley’s trucks were sent to the Gomaco Trolley Co. in Ida Grove, Iowa, for repair. The trolley’s electric motors, meanwhile, were repaired at Electrical Engineering & Equipment, or 3E’s, in Des Moines. Now with the repairs completed, No. 1779 will rejoin five other trolley cars at this year’s Old Threshers Reunion. No. 1779 will join No. 1718, which also is originally from Brazil, as well as trolley cars from Chicago, Keokuk and Milan, Italy, in service.
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Railroad History: Iowa Time Machine August 29, 1866/1877
Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On August 29, two important railroad events took place during the late 1800s. In 1866, the first train arrived in Des Moines on the Des Moines & Valley Railroad, and in 1877, the Rock Island derailed in Central Iowa at Four Mile Creek, resulting in the deaths of 20.
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Road Construction Planned on Highway 92 Near West Chester Through September 10th
Travelers on Highway 92 in Keokuk and Washington counties should expect intermittent delays over the next two weeks due to road construction work currently underway in both directions between County Road W15 and County Road W38, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation. The construction zone is located approximately two...
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New stop signs bring relief to Ottumwa neighbors and students
OTTUMWA, Iowa (KYOU) - A new traffic change is now in place at one intersection in Ottumwa. The city installed new stop signs after rejecting a mini-roundabout plan earlier this month. Neighbors describe crossing challenges. Sandy Mitchell and her friend, Lisa Ward, often walk near Evans Junior High. But to...
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Greyhound adds bus service between Kansas City and Twin Cities with Iowa stops
DES MOINES, Iowa — Greyhound launched a new daily intercity bus service Friday connecting Kansas City and Minneapolis, with two Iowa stops between. The route expands transit connections across the Midwest, with officials saying it adds service to historically underserved and rural communities between the two metropolitan hubs. The service will operate seven days a […]
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Highway 92 Construction Begins Today Near West Chester
Two weeks of road construction on Highway 92 near West Chester could cause delays for travelers. According to the Iowa Department of Transportation, between County Road W15 and County Road W38. The work is approximately 2.5 miles west of West Chester and stretches for about five miles past the Keokuk-Washington Road. The road construction is set to run August 28th through September 10th.
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Roadwork Begins on Highway 92 North of Delta on Monday, Detour Suggested
A section of Highway 92 near Delta will be closed for road work starting this Monday, leaving travelers to seek a detour for the next month in Keokuk County. The work will run along Highway 92, starting just west of 145th Avenue and stopping just shy of 130th Avenue at the intersection of 92 and Highway 21. The work is approximately 6.5 miles west of Sigourney.
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Winfield Avenue Project Nearly 75% Complete
Mount Pleasant’s Winfield Avenue Street Improvement Project is nearly 75% complete and remains well ahead of schedule despite significant rainfall during construction. The first two stages—from Broadway Street to Lincoln Street—are nearly finished and have reopened to traffic. Some signs and barricades will remain while crews complete grading adjustments, pavement markings, lawn seeding and mailbox replacement.
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Greenwood Drive Intersection Closed for Water Main Work
The intersection of Greenwood Drive and Wildwood Drive will be closed beginning Tuesday, August 25, 2026, as crews begin installation of a new water main. Weather permitting, the closure is expected to remain in place through the remainder of the week. The pavement in the work area will be restored at a later date following completion of the project.
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South Iowa Avenue Lane Closure Scheduled
Beginning Tuesday, August 25, 2026, the northbound lane of South Iowa Avenue will be closed at the railroad tracks to allow for necessary repairs. A contractor will be on site to remove and replace the concrete panels located between the railroad rails. The work is expected to take a couple of days, weather permitting.