The Johnson County Secondary Roads Department announces that the road work on 540^th Street between Hwy 1 and Gable Avenue in Sharon Township is substantially complete, and the road is open to traffic.

Weather permitting, critical closure for improvements to the intersection of F28 (West Penn Street) and James Avenue is expected to begin Monday, May 20, 2024, in Madison Township, Iowa. The intersection will be closed for up to 40 calendar days.

Weather permitting, construction will begin on F46 (American Legion Road SE), between Taft Avenue SE and Highway 6, on Monday, April 29, 2024. This location is in eastern Johnson County, outside of Iowa City.

Weather permitting, closure on West Penn Street is expected to begin the week of April 15. Penn Street will be closed to all traffic during phase two of West Penn Street just east of the James Avenue intersection to Herky Drive. Travelers should use the posted detour route.

Weather permitting, Lower West Branch Road over I-80 will be closed beginning Wednesday, Feb. 28 until the year 2026. The project involves a new bridge for the Lower West Branch Road overpass as part of the I-80 widening project between Iowa City and West Branch.

Johnson County is pleased to announce that Cosgrove Road SW at the bridge over North Branch Old Man’s Creek is OPEN to traffic.

Minor off-road work will continue, so use caution during travel.