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240th Street road construction starts July 13

By Dipti Sharma,

2026-07-09

Beginning July 13, 240th Street will be under construction. The street between 180th Avenue and 240th Avenue will be reduced to one lane for a Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) resurfacing project.

Drivers can expect high traffic on 240th Avenue during this period. Traffic will be maintained by flaggers and a pilot car.

https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0LU24r_1D98V9hb00 — (Photo by Roberto Machado Noa/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Scott County Road Department advises motorists to be prepared to stop and expect delays due to the road construction.

Work is anticipated through October 30, with road restrictions generally occurring Monday through Friday, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Construction schedules can change due to weather conditions and project progress.

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