As warm weather has returned to southeast Iowa in the last few weeks so have the common signs of bright orange signs and cones and the start of the construction season. The Iowa Department of Transportation is currently working on a stretch of Highway 1 in the KCII listening area between Kalona and Washington. This work is to fill cracks in the surface with asphalt sealer and includes transverse cracks and longitudinal centerline joints. Through traffic will be maintained during the project at all times by intermittently closing lanes and using a pilot car and flaggers. A pipe line crew is also working in the construction area. The plan is for the project to be completed Wednesday, May 12th, weather permitting.