Temporary 1st Ave S Lane Closure Effective March 20

Construction work to install a median in 1st Ave S, south of 8th St SW/SE, will begin Wednesday, March 20. Crews will be installing a median along the northbound left-hand turn lane and the southbound lane from the intersection with 8th St to south of the entrance/exit to the parking lot for Hy-Vee and Hy-Vee Fast and Fresh.

Paving work will begin on Monday, March 25, and will require the northbound, left turn lane to be closed during construction. This lane will remained closed until the concrete is cured and re-opened, or approximately one week, weather permitting.

1st Ave S Median Installation

The image above shows the portion of the roadway where construction will occur.