From the Iowa Department of Transportation:
Flooding continues to affect many roadways in the state, according to Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) officials. Iowans are urged to closely monitor conditions and never enter a water-covered roadway.
Travelers are reminded to avoid flooded areas so emergency vehicles and equipment can be mobilized to the impacted areas. Due to congestion on remaining available roads, Iowans are asked to postpone any unnecessary trips.
Areas where travel is not recommended due to mandatory evacuations:
- Portions of Iowa City and Cedar Rapids.
- The entire communities of Fredonia, Columbus Junction, Montour, Oakville, Iowa; and Oquawka, Ill.
Due to the current evacuation of the community of Gulfport, Ill., and a section of Burlington, Iowa, the Iowa Department of Transportation is asking motorists to avoid this area until such time that emergency missions can be completed. This includes U.S. 34 between Iowa and Illinois, and the Great River Bridge over the Mississippi River. The highway and bridge are OPEN. This request is to limit nonessential travel, and protect the safety of evacuees and responders.
Photos from KCRG-TV9’s Iowa flood coverage.