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Turn Around Don’t Drown! With the recent heavy rains, drivers may come across roadways that are under water. Even a few ...
06/12/2026

Turn Around Don’t Drown!
With the recent heavy rains, drivers may come across roadways that are under water. Even a few inches of flood water can sweep a car away. Choose safety. Turn around and find another route.

As of 6/12/26 12 p.m. the following county roads are under water:
• Gresham Road from Elk Run Road to Raymond Road.
• E. Bennington Rd. from Crane Creek Road to Raymond Road.
• Marquis Road from Elk Run Road to Crane Creek Road.

Get road updates like these sent directly to you by subscribing to Black Hawk County Road Notifications at: https://loom.ly/xRcItGk

Black Hawk County offices will be closed today in observance of Memorial Day.Memorial Day is a time to honor and remembe...
05/25/2026

Black Hawk County offices will be closed today in observance of Memorial Day.

Memorial Day is a time to honor and remember the brave service members who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. We encourage everyone to take a moment to reflect and pay tribute.

Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, May 26.

05/21/2026

Construction season feels like Rough Road ahead, but we are happy to report crews are making progress on the 4 mile stretch of Donald Street. Prep work is done and it’s time to start paving! Who’s ready for wider lanes and smoother roads?

REMINDER! Construction on Donald Street begins tomorrow. The project includes a 4 mile stretch between Sage Road and Ray...
05/11/2026

REMINDER! Construction on Donald Street begins tomorrow. The project includes a 4 mile stretch between Sage Road and Raymond Road, including resurfacing and widening the roadway. Construction will be completed under flagger and pilot car and is anticipated to take 8 weeks, depending on weather.

Get updates on this project and others by signing up for road notifications at: https://blackhawkcounty.iowa.gov/221/Road-Closure-Detour-Notices

Slow down and use caution while driving through this area.

Black Hawk County

05/02/2026

Iowa DOT is looking at changes to the Hwy 63 & C57/Cedar Wapsi intersection. During the Tuesday, April 28 meeting the Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors and County Engineer Cathy Nicholas expressed concerns about the proposed J turn.

Details of that conversation can be found here: https://blackhawkcounty.iowa.gov/m/NewsFlash/home/detail/700

Public comments are being accepted by the Iowa DOT at: https://publicinput.com/t17706

Black Hawk County Road Department

*Updated Date* The Contractor updated the scheduled start date of this project to May 11, 2026. Paving work on Donald St...
05/01/2026

*Updated Date*
The Contractor updated the scheduled start date of this project to May 11, 2026.

Paving work on Donald Street will begin May 11. The project includes widening and resurfacing a 4 mile stretch between Sage Road and Raymond Road. Construction will be completed under flagger and pilot car and is anticipated to take 8 weeks, depending on weather.

Please slow down and allow extra time when driving through this and all construction zones. Thank you!

Black Hawk County

Distracted driving is not safe driving. If you are planning a road trip, play it safe by: ❌ Not texting❌ Not scrolling❌ ...
04/30/2026

Distracted driving is not safe driving. If you are planning a road trip, play it safe by:
❌ Not texting
❌ Not scrolling
❌ Not dialing
❌ Not typing in GPS

It can wait. It’s the law. Stay safe Black Hawk County!

🚧 Safe Actions. Save Lives. 🚧Safety is our TOP priority—for both drivers and the crews who keep our roads in top shape!D...
04/23/2026

🚧 Safe Actions. Save Lives. 🚧
Safety is our TOP priority—for both drivers and the crews who keep our roads in top shape!

During National Work Zone Awareness Week we want to remind everyone to stay alert, slow down, and follow work zone safety guidelines. Construction season may be long, but when we work together, we can make the roads safer for everyone!

It's National Work Zone Awareness Week! Please make sure you slow down & stay alert!Work zones help improve our roads—bu...
04/21/2026

It's National Work Zone Awareness Week!
Please make sure you slow down & stay alert!

Work zones help improve our roads—but they can also be dangerous when drivers aren’t paying attention.

Please do your part to keep our work zones safe!
• Limit distractions
• Obey posted speeds
• Watch for workers and equipment

Your safety—and the safety of our crews—is our top priority. Let’s work together to keep everyone safe on the road.


Black Hawk County

04/20/2026

It’s National Work Zone Awareness Week! We are committed to safe roads in Black Hawk County!

As construction season ramps up, do your part by slowing down in work zones, and keeping distractions at a minimum.

Safe Actions. Save Lives.

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316 E. 5th Street, Room 211
Waterloo, IA
50703

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Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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