Special to the Times Vedette
County Highway P28/Wagon Road between Stuart and the Monteith Road is closed for a full highway rehabilitation project. The Engineering and Secondary Roads Department believes this project reflects the county’s continued investment and commitment to safer and longer-lasting roadways for anyone traveling along one of the county’s main corridors.
The purpose of the reconstruction is to increase safety and durability on Wagon Road. The roadways will be widened in hopes to improve traffic flow and driver safety. Rumble strips will be installed on the shoulders and centerline to maintain driver consciousness. The surface of Wagon Road will be reinstalled with a stronger, more durable material to keep it longer lasting throughout the season changes.
During construction, no through traffic will be permitted on Wagon Road; however, local access will remain for residents, landowners and emergency vehicles. An official route detour will direct drivers along White Pole Road, Highway 25 and Monteith Road.
To those who wish to visit Nation’s Bridge Park, it will remain open for the duration of the construction. Through June, visitors and campers should access the park entrance on Wagon Road coming from the north via Panora, Monteith Road or 280th Road headed southbound. Beginning in July, visitors should use the park entrance on Wagon Road coming from the south via Stuart headed northbound.
Be sure to check the Guthrie County Conservation Board Facebook page for route information and changes.