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I-380, I-80 Detours Remain in Effect Posted 16 June 2008 The north- and southbound lanes of Interstate 380 (also U.S. 218/Iowa 27) in Johnson County remain closed between exit 4 (North Liberty) and exit 10.   The Iowa Department of Natural Resources says I-380 may not reopen until the end of this week. The DOT says the reopening depends on additional rain and any damage discovered to the roadway. As a reminder, Interstate 80 is closed at milepost 266 and westbound traffic is being detoured at Davenport north on U.S. 61 to U.S. 20/Dubuque, west on U.S. 20 to Interstate 35, then south on Interstate 35 to Des Moines. The Iowa DOT is anticipating heavy traffic, congestion and delays on the detour route in Dubuque, Delaware and Buchanan counties. Therefore, the department strongly suggests the following as a way to reduce problems in the area during this critical time. Regional and coast-to-coast commercial motor vehicle operators that do not need to make a stop in Iowa should consider a route that avoids the state. Iowa residents should avoid travel on the detour roads, if at all possible. Commercial vehicle operators that cannot avoid the area should NOT use the county roadways as alternative routes. Additional detour and road closure information can be found at the IDOT website at http://www.iowadot.org/morgue/news2008/06130811.htm For the latest updates on road conditions, visit www.511ia.org (use the low bandwidth option). Travelers can also call 866-452-8510 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. daily.

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