Roundabout construction will mean long detours over Saylorville Lake for some drivers

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Roundabout construction will mean long detours over Saylorville Lake for some drivers

A summer-long intersection closure in

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will cut off some access to the Mile Long Bridge that spans Saylorville Lake.

Construction crews on Monday, June 2, will close access to Highway 415 from Northwest Beaver Drive near Saylorville Lake to convert the four-way stop to a roundabout, according to a news release from the Iowa Department of Transportation. And that will add miles for some drivers who need to use the Highway 415 bridge over the lake.

The change to a roundabout — which also will include the installation of new pavement and drainage systems — is to allow for the movement of more traffic in the future because of projected growth in the area, according to the release.

More: Updates on 4 major road construction projects on interstates around the Des Moines metro

While the intersection is closed until the end of August, drivers wanting to reach Polk City from Northwest Beaver Drive will need to follow a

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that uses Northwest Beaver Drive, Merle Hay Road, Northwest 70th Avenue/East First Street, Highway 141 and Highway 415. The detour will take drivers southeast, west and then north back to the bridge and adds several miles to the trip.

Drivers on Highway 415 who want to reach Northwest Beaver Drive but won’t be able to turn because of the construction will instead need to follow a

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that uses Northwest 112th Avenue, Highway 415, Northeast 26th Street, Northwest 66th Avenue and Northwest Beaver Drive. The detour will take drivers east, south, west and then north around Saylorville Lake to Northwest Beaver Drive.

Travelers can access the latest information through Iowa DOT’s 511 system, available online at

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, on social media, through a free mobile app or by calling 511 within Iowa or 800-288-1047 nationwide.

The Iowa DOT also reminds motorists to drive with caution in work areas, obey posted speed limits and other signs, wear seat belts, allow plenty of space between vehicles and be aware of enhanced traffic fines for moving violations in work zones.

Phillip Sitter covers the suburbs for the Des Moines Register. Phillip can be reached via email at *****@*****.tld. Find out more about him online in the Register’s staff directory.

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