Supervisors surprised by U.S. 61 realignment delays

Supervisors surprised by U.S. 61 realignment delays

WAPELLO — A recent phone meeting between Louisa County Engineer Adam Shutt and officials with the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) provided some new insight into the timeline for the future realignment of U.S. Highway 61 around Wapello and related…

Supervisors in Louisa County say they have concerns about the timeline and details about the future realignment of US Highway 61 around Wapello

Supervisors in Louisa County say they have concerns about the timeline and details about the future realignment of US Highway 61 around Wapello. The Hawk Eye reports that County Engineer Adam Shutt says the Iowa Department of Transportation told them that survey work on the realignment was just wrapping up, months after supervisors expected. Shutt, in a recent phone meeting with the Iowa DOT, also emphasized a planned delay for the installation …