FAIRFIELD, Iowa – March 2, 2023 – Construction work on the Warren County Road G-50 bridge over Interstate 35, near Saint Charles, requires closing the bridge to traffic in both directions (see map) starting Sunday, March 12 through early May, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Chariton construction office.

During this closure, motorists traveling on I-35 and using the I-35 interchange (Exit 52) to cross the Warren County Road G-50 bridge will be directed to the following marked detour routes.

• Southbound I-35 traffic wanting to exit onto eastbound Warren County Road G-50 (exit 52) will be directed to Warren County Road G-64 (exit 47), back onto northbound I-35, and then east on Warren County Road G-50 (exit 52).

• Northbound I-35 traffic wanting to exit onto westbound Warren County Road G-50 will be directed to the I-35/Iowa 92 interchange (exit 56), south on I-35, then west on Warren County Road G-50 (exit 52).

The Iowa DOT reminds motorists to drive with caution, obey the posted speed limit and other signs in the work area, and be aware that traffic fines for moving violations are at least double in work zones. As in all work zones, drivers should stay alert, allow ample space between vehicles, and wear seat belts.

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