Construction to close I-80 in Coralville overnight starting Sunday

Eastbound Interstate 80 in Coralville will be closed overnight starting Sunday and continuing through Thursday, according to a news release from the Iowa Department of Transportation.

A portion of the interstate will be closed from 11 p.m. until 5 a.m. each night for construction at the First Avenue interchange, which is exit 242. A marked detour will take eastbound drivers off the interstate at exit 240 and back onto the interstate at exit 242.

The closures are scheduled for Sunday night through Thursday night, but dates could change depending on the weather, the release states. Construction crews will be performing bridge demolition work in the area.

The work is part of a $35.6 million project will transform the First Avenue interchange with Interstate 80 in Coralville from a traditional diamond to a diverging diamond. The city and state discussed updating the interchange for nearly 20 years. Work began in March this year and is expected to be complete in spring or early summer 2025.

“Help keep everyone on the road safer. 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. As in all work zones, you should stay alert, allow ample space between vehicles, and wear seat belts,” the release states.

Updated traffic and closure information is always available through the state’s 511 system, which can be accessed by calling 511 or visiting 511ia.org.

I-80 interchange closed for road work

Interstate 80 East and on-ramps to I-80 East will be closed from 11 p.m. until 5 a.m. each night starting Sunday through Thursday at the Coral Ridge Avenue interchange (Exit 240) and detour around to First Avenue in Coralville.

Source: Iowa Department of Transportation

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