Eastbound I-80, exit 242 in Coralville will be closed through Dec. 12 for ongoing roadwork

Jessica Rish, Iowa City Press-Citizen
Updated ·1 min read
Eastbound I-80 at the 1st Ave. interchanger or exit 242 will be closed so bridge demolition work can occur. Additionally, eastbound I-80 will be closed Sunday through Thursday nights from 11 p.m. until 5 a.m. nightly starting from Nov. 12 until Dec.1.
Eastbound I-80 at the 1st Ave. interchanger or exit 242 will be closed so bridge demolition work can occur. Additionally, eastbound I-80 will be closed Sunday through Thursday nights from 11 p.m. until 5 a.m. nightly starting from Nov. 12 until Dec.1.

Overnight interstate closures are coming Sunday, Nov. 12 as construction of the new I-80 and First Avenue interchange in Coralville intensifies. Regular closures for a bridge demolition are anticipated to last until Dec. 1.

Eastbound I-80 at the First Avenue interchange (Exit 242) will close on Sunday so crews can demolish the interstate bridge. Additionally, eastbound I-80 will be closed Sunday through Thursday nights each week from 11 p.m. until 5 a.m. until Dec. 1.

Drivers will be detoured off I-80 at Exit 240 and follow a marked detour back onto eastbound I-80 at First Avenue or Exit 242.

The Iowa DOT encourages drivers to proceed with caution, obey the posted speed limit and other signs in the work area, and be aware that traffic fines for moving violations are at least double in work zones.

Jessica Rish is an entertainment, dining and business reporter for the Iowa City Press-Citizen. She can be reached at [email protected].

This article originally appeared on Iowa City Press-Citizen: I-80 update: What to know about the overnight closure near Coralville

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