Marion County Road Department

06/06/2026

Crews out doing repairs and damage assessment from last night’s storm.

06/02/2026

T15 Closing across Red Rock Dam W-F for continued gate refurbishing on the dam structure.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, announces a full road closure to Highway T15 across the Red Rock Dam June 3-5, 2026. The closure is necessary for contractors to continue refurbishing gates on the dam. Additional partial and full road closures may be needed throughout 2026.

For more information, contact the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Red Rock at 641-828-7522 or email: [email protected].

06/01/2026

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE:
1. McKimber (W. Pleasant) remains ONE LANE from Hwy 5/92 ramp to Willetts Dr. this week.
2. 168th between Vermont Dr. and Monroe Co. Line will CLOSE this week for approx. 4 months for bridge replacement.
3. 20th at Quebec remains CLOSED for another 3 weeks for bridge replacement.

05/12/2026

🚧 CONSTRUCTION UPDATE 🚧
One Lane continues on S Attica Rd., including lane closure on E Main St., today.

Tomorrow, one lane on McKimber (W Pleasant)

20th at Quebec remains closed for bridge replacement.

05/07/2026

T15 closure upcoming.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, announces a full road closure to Highway T15 across the Red Rock Dam May 12-14, 2026. The closure is necessary for contractors to continue refurbishing gates on the dam. Additional partial and full road closures may be needed throughout 2026. For more information, contact the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Red Rock at 641-828-7522 or email: [email protected].

05/05/2026

🚧CONSTRUCTION UPDATE🚧:
McKimber Dr. (W. Pleasant) and 110th - ONE LANE ROAD resumes through Wednesday 5/6/26, including the closure of the Eastbound off Ramp from Hwy 5 onto McKimber

S. Attica Road
- ONE LANE today and tomorrow for concrete patching.
-Tentatively, S. Attica Road will be ONE LANE for shoulder paving from Knoxville to Hwy 5 beginning Wednesday 5/6/26.
-Tentatively, S. Attica Road will be ONE LANE for asphalt overlay from Main St. to Hwy 5 beginning Thursday 5/7/26.

All schedules are weather pending and subject to change. Side Roads along all lane closures to be flagger controlled during construction.
Please have patience and use caution around work zones or find an alternate route.

05/01/2026

🚧CONSTRUCTION UPDATE🚧:
McKimber Dr. (W. Pleasant) and 110th - ONE LANE ROAD resumes Monday morning 5/4/26.
- Paving of asphalt overlay on McKimber (W. Pleasant) and 110th Pl. will take 2-3 days to complete.

- Monday and/or Tuesday S. Attica Road in Knoxville will be ONE LANE for concrete patching.

-Tentatively, S. Attica Road will be ONE LANE for shoulder paving from Knoxville to Hwy 5 beginning Wednesday 5/6/26.
-Tentatively, S. Attica Road will be ONE LANE for asphalt overlay from Main St. to Hwy 5 beginning Thursday 5/7/26.

All schedules are weather pending and subject to change. Side Roads along all lane closures to be flagger controlled during construction.

Please have patience and use caution around work zones or find an alternate route.

04/30/2026

MCKIMBER (W PLEASANT) - ONE LANE
S ATTICA IN KNOXVILLE - ONE LANE
Beginning TODAY, 4/30/26, S. Attica Road will remain one lane from Main St. in Knoxville to Hwy 5. McKimber (W Pleasant) from Hwy 5 to Willetts will be one lane. Please advise this will be disruptive, so allow extra time and use caution in the work zone.
City of Knoxville, IA Government
Marion County, Iowa-Government
Marion County - IA Sheriff's Office

04/28/2026

SOUTH ATTICA ROAD - ONE LANE
MAIN ST. IN KNOXVILLE - ONE LANE
Beginning tomorrow, 4/29/26, S. Attica Road will be one lane from Main St. in Knoxville to Hwy 5. This work will include a temporary lane closure on Main St. the morning of 4/29/26. The contractor will mill from Main St. south in both lanes as quickly as possible then remove the lane closure on Main St. before proceeding further to the south. Please advise this will be disruptive, so allow extra time and use caution in the work zone.
City of Knoxville, IA Government
Marion County, Iowa-Government
Marion County - IA Sheriff's Office

04/24/2026

We have recently seen an uptick in illegal dumping around Marion County. Illegal dumping is more than just a local eyesore; it is a violation of Iowa law that endangers public health, damages the environment, and places a heavy financial burden on taxpayers. While it might seem like a quick way to get rid of an old couch or a pile of tires, the long-term consequences are severe and far-reaching. The average cost at the landfill to properly dispose of these items is $5.00-$10.00.
In Iowa, Governmental entities spend valuable tax dollars every year on cleanup efforts. These are funds and resources that could otherwise be used for vital community services like road maintenance, park improvements, or public safety.

Legal Consequences and Penalties

Iowa law is clear: discarding solid waste onto any unauthorized land or water is prohibited. Under the Iowa Code, a first-time violation for dumping items over 10 pounds or 15 cubic feet can carry a civil penalty of $1,000. Subsequent offenses can double or triple that amount, reaching up to $3,000.