US-18 Iowa
Closures, crashes, chain controls and work zones on US-18 in Iowa, in order along the road.
US-18 in Iowa: no full closures reported
As of 5:41 PM CDT. 6 entries; latest update October 2, 2026. Crashes in Iowa are not on Live Roads yet, so this covers closures and work zones only.
Crashes, incidents and chain controls now 0
Lane closures and work zones 6
- Lane closureeastbound
US-18: Between County Road L26 and IA 60 (Sheldon).
Since Thu, Sep 17, 7:00 AM CDT
Between County Road L26 and IA 60 (Sheldon). Road closed due to road construction work. Detour in operation. Follow the Iowa DOT-recommended detour around the closure. See map for detour(s). Starting Thursday at 7:00AM CDT until October 30, 2026 at about 5:00PM CDT. Full schedule below: • September 17, 7:00AM - October 30, 5:00PM Comment: Cherokee RCE (712-225-5786) - O'Brien County
State DOT work zone feeds (WZDx) · IA · updated September 15, 2026
- Lane closurewestbound
US-18: Between County Road L26 and IA 60 (Sheldon).
Since Thu, Sep 17, 7:00 AM CDT
Between County Road L26 and IA 60 (Sheldon). Road closed due to road construction work. Detour in operation. Follow the Iowa DOT-recommended detour around the closure. See map for detour(s). Starting Thursday at 7:00AM CDT until October 30, 2026 at about 5:00PM CDT. Full schedule below: • September 17, 7:00AM - October 30, 5:00PM Comment: Cherokee RCE (712-225-5786) - O'Brien County
State DOT work zone feeds (WZDx) · IA · updated September 15, 2026
- Work zoneeastbound
US-18: Between County Road B19 and US 71 (Spencer).
Since Tue, Sep 8, 7:00 AM CDT
Between County Road B19 and US 71 (Spencer). Road construction. Opposing traffic sharing the roadway. Width limit in effect. Width limit 12'0". Starting September 8, 2026 at 7:00AM CDT 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
State DOT work zone feeds (WZDx) · IA · updated August 27, 2026
- Work zoneeastbound
US-18: Between IA 4 and County Road N60 (Emmetsburg).
Since Mon, Jul 20, 7:00 AM CDT
Between IA 4 and County Road N60 (Emmetsburg). Road construction work is in progress. The roadway is shared with opposing traffic. There is a width limit in effect. Width limit 10'0". Until October 15, 2026 at about 2:00PM CDT. Full schedule below: • July 20, 7:00AM - October 15, 2:00PM Comment: Cherokee RCE (712-225-5786) - Palo Alto County
State DOT work zone feeds (WZDx) · IA · updated September 24, 2026
- Work zoneeastbound
US-18: Between US 69 and County Road R70 (near Garner).
Since Fri, Oct 9, 7:00 AM CDT
Between US 69 and County Road R70 (near Garner). Road construction work is in progress. A lane is closed intermittently. A pilot car is in operation. Look out for flaggers. Look out for temporary traffic lights. From 7:00AM CDT to 7:00PM CDT on weekdays and Saturday. Until October 21, 2026 at about 7:00PM CDT. Comment: Mason City RCE (800-373-7344) - Hancock County
State DOT work zone feeds (WZDx) · IA · updated August 10, 2026
- Work zoneeastbound
US-18: Between County Road V68 and IA 150 (6 miles west of the West Union area).
Since Mon, Aug 24, 7:00 AM CDT
Between County Road V68 and IA 150 (6 miles west of the West Union 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 16'6". Until October 23, 2026 at about 5:00PM CDT. Full schedule below: • August 24, 7:00AM - October 23, 5:00PM Comment: New Hampton RCE (800-3…
State DOT work zone feeds (WZDx) · IA · updated October 2, 2026
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