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Phase 3 Of Work On Hwy 71 Through Lakes Corridor About To Get Underway

February 29, 2024 Steve Schwaller

(Arnolds Park)– Some work will be going on Monday at the intersection of Highway 71 and Stakeout Road in Okoboji that will likely impact traffic flow. Dakin Schultz of the District 3 office of the Iowa Department of Transportation in Sioux City says motorists will want to plan accordingly…

Schultz says this will allow the third phase of work on the Highway 71 project through Arnolds Park and Okoboji to get underway March 11th, weather permitting. He says it will involve work in a number of locations through both communities, similar to previous phases…

Schultz says they’re in the process currently of addressing some concerns at the intersection of Highway 71 and Lake Street, or the turn-off to the Arnolds Park Amusement Park, where pavement markings have worn off, causing confusion for drivers…

Schultz says there have been ongoing issues with software and equipment for those stoplights.