US-71 Iowa
Closures, crashes, chain controls and work zones on US-71 in Iowa, in order along the road.
US-71 in Iowa: no full closures reported
As of 5:41 PM CDT. 8 entries; latest update 1 day ago. 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 8
- Lane closurenorthbound
US-71: Between US 34 (3 miles north of the Villisca area) and IA 92; County Road G53 (Grant).
Since Fri, Oct 9, 7:00 AM CDT
Between US 34 (3 miles north of the Villisca area) and IA 92; County Road G53 (Grant). The right shoulder is closed due to road construction work. From 7:00AM CDT to 7:00PM CDT on weekdays. Until October 22, 2026 at about 7:00PM CDT. Comment: Creston RCE (877-226-8109) - Montgomery County **Intermittent Shoulder Closure**
State DOT work zone feeds (WZDx) · IA · updated September 21, 2026
- Lane closuresouthbound
US-71: Between US 34 (3 miles north of the Villisca area) and IA 92; County Road G53 (Grant).
Since Fri, Oct 9, 7:00 AM CDT
Between US 34 (3 miles north of the Villisca area) and IA 92; County Road G53 (Grant). The right shoulder is closed due to road construction work. From 7:00AM CDT to 7:00PM CDT on weekdays. Until October 22, 2026 at about 7:00PM CDT. Comment: Creston RCE (877-226-8109) - Montgomery County **Intermittent Shoulder Closure**
State DOT work zone feeds (WZDx) · IA · updated September 21, 2026
- Work zonenorthbound
US-71: Between I-80 and IA 44 (2 miles south of the Brayton area).
Since Mon, May 11, 7:00 AM CDT
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 …
State DOT work zone feeds (WZDx) · IA · updated September 14, 2026
- Work zonenorthbound
US-71: Between IA 3 (5 miles south of the Rembrandt area) and IA 10 (2 miles north of the Remb…
Since Fri, Oct 9, 7:00 AM CDT
Between IA 3 (5 miles south of the Rembrandt area) and IA 10 (2 miles north of the Rembrandt area). 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 October 15, 2026 at about 7:00PM CDT. Comment: Cherokee RCE (712-225-5786) - Buena Vista County
State DOT work zone feeds (WZDx) · IA · updated 1 day ago
- Work zonenorthbound
US-71: Between County Road C13 and IA 10 (near Sioux Rapids).
Since Mon, Apr 6, 8:00 AM CDT
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 C…
State DOT work zone feeds (WZDx) · IA · updated August 10, 2026
- Work zonenorthbound
US-71: Between County Road B63 and County Road B53 (5 miles north of the Sioux Rapids area).
Since Mon, Apr 6, 7:00 AM CDT
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 29, 2026 at about 2:00PM CDT. Full schedule below: • April 6, 7:00AM - October 29, 2:00PM Comment: Cherokee RCE…
State DOT work zone feeds (WZDx) · IA · updated October 1, 2026
- Work zonenorthbound
US-71: Between County Road B40 and US 18 (near Spencer).
Since Fri, Oct 9, 7:00 AM CDT
Between County Road B40 and US 18 (near Spencer). Road construction work is in progress. A lane is closed intermittently. Look out for flaggers. From 7:00AM CDT to 9:00PM CDT on weekdays. Until October 15, 2026 at about 9:00PM CDT. Comment: Cherokee RCE (712-225-5786) - Clay County
State DOT work zone feeds (WZDx) · IA · updated 1 day ago
- Work zonenorthbound
US-71: Between US 18 and County Road B17 (near Spencer).
Since Tue, Sep 8, 7:00 AM CDT
Between US 18 and County Road B17 (near 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
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