Blairs Ferry Road to be Reduced to One Lane at 2nd Ave as Well as 12th Ave

HIAWATHA, IA – July 29, 2025 – Starting Thursday, July 31 at 7:00 am, the north westbound Blairs Ferry Road lane will be closed on either side of 2nd Avenue as well as 12th Avenue to allow for installation of new ADA ramps. Work entails removal and replacement of curb and gutter section and sidewalks to bring these ramps in compliance with the Americans with Disability Act. At 2nd Ave, the crosswalk just east of the intersection will be reconstructed as well.

Traffic will be reduced to one lane westbound during the temporary lane closure.

This lane closure is scheduled to be in place until August 11, weather pending.

Please be considerate of the contractor as they work to complete this project in a timely fashion.   If you have any questions, please call the Engineering Department at (319) 393-1515 (EXT. 528