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US 18 Near Hartley to Close for Resurfacing

A section of US Highway 18 between Hartley and the O’Brien-Clay County line is scheduled to close next week for resurfacing.

O'Brien County Iowa DeskSeptember 10, 2026
US 18 Near Hartley to Close for Resurfacing

Key takeaways

  • A section of US 18 will close next week.
  • The closure is between Hartley and the O’Brien-Clay County line.
  • Resurfacing is the reason for the closure.

A section of US Highway 18 between Hartley and the O’Brien-Clay County line is scheduled to close next week for resurfacing, KIWA Radio reported.

Where the closure will be

The affected stretch is on US 18 between Hartley and the O’Brien-Clay County line. The closure will affect travel along that section of the highway.

The announcement identifies the work as resurfacing. No specific closure date or reopening date is included here.

What travelers should know

People planning to use US 18 in that area next week should account for the closure when making travel plans. The work applies to the stretch between Hartley and the county line, rather than identifying a closure across the entire highway route.

The announcement does not identify a detour route, construction schedule or expected completion date. Travelers should look for additional instructions before using the affected section.

Project purpose

Resurfacing is intended to address the roadway surface on the affected segment. The work will require the section of US 18 to close while the project proceeds.

KIWA Radio reported the planned closure. No primary agency notice or project document is linked here.

What to watch

  • The specific date the closure begins.
  • Any posted detour instructions.
  • Updates on when the highway section reopens.

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