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Air Quality Alerts

1 Alert
March 7, 2023 1:30 PM

Ozone Season Is Here!

Who is at risk from Ozone? The sensitive groups include children, adults who are active outdoors, people with respiratory diseases and people with unusual susceptibility to Ozone. The USEPA has developed the Air Quality Index (AQI) for Real-Time...

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Bertram Road Bridge Replacement Project

1 Alert
December 28, 2021 8:11 AM

Bertram Road Bridge Update:

The project was let on December 22, 2021 and was awarded to Peterson Contractors Inc. (PCI) of Reinbeck, Iowa for a cost of $2,425,608.45. The contract specifies a late start date of April 3, 2023. This means the contractor may begin on or before that...

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Latest Update:

March 13, 2023 8:48 AM

Bertram Road will be closed this morning from the south side of the old bridge north to just south of address 1105 Bertram Road to all traffic.  It will be closed to through traffic from address 1105 Bertram Road to Mount Vernon Road to through traffic. The intersection of Berry Road and Bertram Road will remain open. The intersection of Wilder Drive and Bertram Road will be closed. Bertram Road will be closed for the remainder of the project which is expected to be complete in October.

Please contact me with any questions.

Curtis Logan ([email protected])

Beverly Road Asphalt Paving

1 Alert
February 28, 2023 1:07 PM

Beverly Road Asphalt Paving Project Update:

Asphalt Paving on Beverly Road from Hwy 151 to Edgewood Road

Boy Scouts Road Bridge Deck Overlay Project

1 Alert
February 7, 2023 2:08 PM

Boy Scouts Road Bridge Deck Overlay Project Update:

The project was let on January 18th, 2023 and was awarded to PCI Roads, LLC of St. Michael, MN for a cost of $263,623.25. The contract specifies a late start date of August 14, 2023. This means the contractor may begin on or before that date. The...

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Coggon Road Bridge Replacement Project

1 Alert
February 7, 2023 7:42 AM

Coggon Road Bridge Project Update:

Coggon Road Bridge Replacement over Walton Creek. The project was let on January 18, 2023, and was awarded to Jim Schroeder Construction of Bellevue, IA for a cost of $909,462.21. The project is expected to last 4-5 months. Coggon Road will be closed to...

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Emergency Alerts

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Hollenbeck Road Bridge Replacement Project

1 Alert
December 28, 2021 8:12 AM

Hollenbeck Road Bridge Update:

The project was let on December 22, 2021 and was awarded to Taylor Construction of New Vienna, Iowa for a cost of $1,362,266.58. The contract specifies a late start date of June 13, 2022. This means the contractor may begin on or before that date. The...

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Latest Update:

October 24, 2022 7:25 AM

Construction on the bridge is complete. The road is now open to traffic.

Please contact me with any questions.

Curtis Logan ([email protected])

Jordan's Grove Road Grading Project

1 Alert
June 29, 2022 8:59 AM

Jordans Grove Road Project Update:

The project was let on April 19, 2022 and was awarded to Boomerang Corp. of Anamosa, Iowa for a cost of $1,959,886.00. The contract specifies a late start date of July 5, 2022. This means the contractor must start the project before that date. Once...

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Latest Update:

November 29, 2022 5:32 PM

We've received multiple phone calls regarding the surface of Jordan's Grove Road.  We are aware of the condition and we will blade it regularly and monitor the condition closely.  It is holding moisture right now and should be in better condition once it has a chance to dry out. 

Thank you to all those who called our office to inform us. 

Garret Reddish 

Lefebure Road Concrete Paving Project

1 Alert
April 12, 2022 2:53 PM

Lefebure Road Project Update:

The project was let on April 12, 2022 and was awarded to Metro Paver of Iowa City, IA for a cost of $2,240,189.25. The project includes an 8” concrete overlay from Wright Brothers Blvd north to Linn Street in Fairfax. The project also includes the...

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Latest Update:

August 10, 2022 8:25 AM

The contractor has finished paving from Travero's entrance south to Wright Brothers Blvd. The contractor has now moved to working on the box culvert located immediately south of Southview Rd. Lefebure Rd will be open to local traffic south of the box culvert and Southview Rd remains open to local traffic to Fairfax Rd. Traffic looking to get to Travero will have access from the south.

Please contact me with any questions. ([email protected] or 319-892-6400)

Curtis Logan

Maple Grove Road Culvert Replacement

1 Alert
April 13, 2022 8:39 AM

Maple Grove Road Culvert Replacement:

The project was let on April, 2022 and was awarded to Peterson Contractors, Inc. of Reinbeck, Iowa for a cost of $251,922.00. The contract specifies a completion date of October 14, 2022. This means the contractor must complete the work on or before that...

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North Center Point Road Bridge Replacement Project

1 Alert
February 24, 2023 8:31 AM

North Center Point Road Bridge Project Update:

North Center Point Road Bridge Replacement over East Otter Creek. The project was let on February 21, 2023, and was awarded to Jim Schroeder Construction of Bellevue, IA for a cost of $1,396,440.33. The project is expected to last 4-5 months. North Center...

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Road Construction Updates

1 Alert
August 24, 2017 9:02 AM

Road Construction in Linn County

Road construction is starting in Linn County. If interested in project updates, please go to https://www.linncountyiowa.gov/list.aspx and subscribe to the specific project update list.

Please contact me with any questions.

Curtis Logan...

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Latest Update:

February 28, 2023 1:34 PM

An asphalt paving project on Beverly Road is estimated to start on or around June 26,  2023. The project is expected to last 3-4 weeks. Beverly Road will remain open to through traffic during construction. The contractor may reduce traffic to one lane during daylight hours by use of flaggers or pilot car. Sign up to receive text or email updates on the Beverly Road project at LinnCountyIowa.gov/NotifyMe.  

Seal Coat: Various Locations in Linn County

1 Alert
July 3, 2018 10:04 AM

Seal Coat Project Update

The seal coat plans have a July 24th letting date with a September 14th completion date. The following roads are scheduled to receive a seal coat by a contractor this year: Ellis Road, Kenilworth Court, Brittany Circle, Collie Court, Springer Court,...

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Latest Update:

September 17, 2019 2:07 PM

The contractor has started applying seal coat in various locations. Seal coat has been applied to the following locations:
• 42nd Street SE
• Red Oak Drive
• Hickory Hill Lane
• Eastern Drive
• Hickory Blvd
• Abbott Ave
• Highview Drive
• Lilly Street
• Memory Lane
• Oak Drive SE
• Park View Ave
• Rose Street
• Vernon Hill Blvd
• Abbotsford Road

Road to be complete tomorrow include:
• Innes Way
• South Parkridge Road
• Skyview Drive
• Rainbow Court
• Orrian Drive
• Northfork Drive

We are using a coated chip this year to provide a reduced dust solution. The coated chips will have a black color to them appear more like asphalt. Once the road is seal coated the contractor will return approximately one week later to sweep up excess chips.

Please contact me with any questions you may have. Thank you.

Garret Reddish ([email protected])

Walker Road PCC Paving Project

1 Alert
February 8, 2023 11:07 AM

Walker Road Paving Project Update:

The project was let on January 18, 2023, and the project was awarded to Streb Construction Co. of Iowa City, Iowa for a cost of $3,162,177.15. The contract specifies a late start date of August 7, 2023. This means the contractor must start the project...

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Waubeek Road Box Culvert Replacement Project

1 Alert
February 8, 2023 12:40 PM

Waubeek Road Box Culvert Replacement Project Update:

The project was let on January 18th, 2023, and was awarded to Progressive Structures, LLC of Luxemburg, Iowa for a cost of $210,874.00. The contract specifies a late start date of September 5th, 2023. This means the contractor may begin on or before that...

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