A portion of Highway 78 near Winfield will be closed for several weeks this summer for a construction project.

According to the Iowa Department of Transportation, work on Highway 78 between Penn and Quaker Avenues will require closing the roadway and bridge to traffic beginning at 7 a.m. Monday, July 9th, until the second week of August, weather permitting. During the project motorists traveling on Highway 78 will use a signed detour on Oasis Avenue and county roads H28 and X23. The DOT reminds motorists to drive 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. To see the detour map visit KCIIRadio.com.