North Liberty drivers: prepare for road closures and detours

May 17, 2011 — Jones Boulevard will be closed between Penn Street and Liberty Way for construction work starting Wednesday, May 18.  The duration of this closure is estimated at approximately one month.  Motorists are advised to use Cherry Street and Liberty Way as detour routes during this time.
Also, Jones Boulevard will be closed between St. Andrews Drive and Harvest Street for utility construction work starting Thursday, May 19 until Monday, May 23.  Jones Boulevard will be closed starting Monday May 23 from 400-feet south of St. Andrews Drive to Harvest Street.  This closure is estimated at six to eight weeks and is Phase One of the Jones Boulevard reconstruction project.  Alternate routes include Forevergreen Road, Prairie Street and Fairview Lane.
“All construction projects are contingent on weather,” says City Administrator Ryan Heiar. “The closures are inconvenient and we appreciate everyone’s cooperation. North Liberty is the second fastest growing city in Iowa and we are attempting to accommodate that growth, which means improving roads. There is an old saying that goes ‘There are two seasons in Iowa: winter and construction.’ We are making our best efforts to get through this season as quickly, safely and productive as possible.”
For information contact City Hall at (319) 626-5700. Mr. Heiar’s blog is available at https://northlibertyiowa.org/category/ryan-heiar/ which offers updates on various projects.