Current traffic on US Route 71 in Iowa — accidents, roadworks and closures in real time.
Between US 18 and County Road B17 (near Spencer). Road construction work is in progress. The roadway is shared with opposing traffic. There is a width limit in effect . Width limit 12'0" . Until October 22, 2026 at about 2:00PM CDT. Full schedule below: • September 8, 7:00AM - October 22, 2:00PM Comment: Cherokee RCE (712-225-5786) - Clay County
Between I-80 and IA 44 (2 miles south of the Brayton area). Road construction work is in progress. Look out for temporary traffic lights. There is a height limit in effect . There is a width limit in effect . Height limit 15'0" . Width limit 15'6" . Until November 19, 2026 at about 7:00PM CDT. Full schedule below: • May 11, 7:00AM - November 19, 7:00PM Comment: Creston RCE (877-226-8109) - Audubon County
Between County Road C13 and IA 10 (near Sioux Rapids). Road construction work is in progress. Look out for temporary traffic lights. There is a height limit in effect . There is a width limit in effect . Height limit 15'0" . Width limit 12'0" . Until November 5, 2026 at about 2:00PM CDT. Full schedule below: • April 6, 8:00AM - November 5, 2:00PM Comment: Cherokee RCE (712-225-5786) - Buena Vista County
Between County Road B63 and County Road B53 (5 miles north of the Sioux Rapids area). Road construction work is in progress. Look out for temporary traffic lights. There is a height limit in effect . There is a width limit in effect . Height limit 15'0" . Width limit 10'4" . Until October 1, 2026 at about 2:00PM CDT. Full schedule below: • April 6, 7:00AM - October 1, 2:00PM Comment: Cherokee RCE (712-225-5786) - Clay County
Between US 34 (3 miles north of the Villisca area) and IA 92; County Road G53 (Grant). Road construction work is in progress. A lane is closed intermittently. A pilot car is in operation. Look out for flaggers. From 7:00AM CDT to 7:00PM CDT on weekdays. Until September 24, 2026 at about 7:00PM CDT. Comment: Creston RCE (877-226-8109) - Montgomery County