Motorists on Highway 34 should be mindful of road construction near Mount Pleasant Wednesday.

The Iowa Department of Transportation announces that patching work on Highway 34 starting at mile marker 234 north of Mount Pleasant will require closing the eastbound lanes of the roadway and the eastbound on-ramp at Grand Avenue from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Wednesday, weather permitting. Motorists will be directed to use an official off-site detour. Motorists are reminded 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. For a map of the project visit this story at kciiradio.com.