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Those traveling through the southwest side of Washington need to schedule their trip around a detour next week. Beginning at 8a.m. Monday, August 19th, crews will close Iowa 1 North/Iowa 92 West between Green Meadows Drive and Parkside Estates Road to repair the railroad bridge over the roadway.
The Southeast District of the Iowa Department of Transportation, based in Fairfield, recommends a detour that uses Madison Street, North Second Avenue, Washington Street, 12th Avenue and G-36 for those wanting to travel north. For those wanting to travel south, they recommend a detour that uses G-36, W-61, 12th Avenue, Iowa 92 West, East Washington Street, Second Avenue and West Madison Street. Work is expected to be complete Friday, August 23rd, weather permitting.