Permanent Traffic Pattern Changes at U.S. 20/U.S. 52 and Bierman Road Intersection in Epworth

If you travel on U.S. 20/U.S. 52 on the east end of Epworth, you need to be aware of permanent traffic pattern changes that could affect your trip.

On Monday morning, the Iowa Department of Transportation will permanently close the median at-grade intersection of U.S. 20/U.S. 52 and Bierman Road. The closure is intended to improve traffic flow, reduce conflicting turning movements and enhance safety for motorists. The City of Epworth and Dubuque County support the closure.

Crews will remove the inside left-turn lanes onto Bierman Road and add new signage. The roadway will be modified to allow only right-in and right-out turning movements. Median usage and left-turn movements will no longer be allowed at this intersection. The work is expected to take about two weeks, weather permitting.

You can find an illustration of how the intersection will look once changes are made pictured above.

image courtesy of DOT