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Plans to repair damages to Highway 92 just west of Columbus Junction are moving ahead.

Highway 92 between County Road W66 and County Road X17 has been closed since May 27th. According to the Iowa DOT, a mudslide caused severe damage to the road, shoulder, and ditch. The mudslide was an uncommon event, so the last few weeks the Iowa DOT has been constructing an approach for repairs. The work will include completely rebuilding the road where the mudslide occurred. The Iowa DOT hopes to select a contractor on July 30th. With the area still unstable, it is unsure if they will be able to begin work right away.

Until the repairs are complete, a detour has been set for motorists to take Highway 70 to Highway 22 to access Highway 218. The Iowa DOT wants to remind drivers to obey traffic signs and not to try to maneuver around the barricades as the road is not safe.