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Iowa Department of Transportation’s Pete Hjelmstad: North Iowa Road Projects, Bridge Construction, and Work Zone Safety

Photo of Chris Berg Chris Berg Send an email April 17, 2025
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COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS BROUGHT TO YOU BY FLOYD COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER:

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Pete Hjelmstad from the Iowa Department of Transportation shared updates on road and bridge construction projects across North Iowa. Key highlights include ongoing work on US 65 in Mason City, 122 near the hospital, and I-35 bridge deck overlays in Clear Lake. Hjelmstad also discussed upcoming projects, such as a bridge deck overlay on Highway 18 in Bassett and southbound lane reconstruction on I-35. Safety in construction zones was a major focus, with reminders to avoid distractions, slow down, and stay alert to protect workers.

The latest on the Lansing Bridge project can be found here. For the latest road work updates across the state, go to 511IA.org or download the FREE 511IA mobile app from Google Play or the Apple App Store.

Photo of Chris Berg Chris Berg Send an email April 17, 2025
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Chris Berg

Chris was born in Webster City and raised in Charles City, which basically means he’s been corn‑fed and radio‑bred since day one. As a kid, he was always caught singing along to the radio — and while he’ll tell you he’s great at karaoke, let’s just say the audience’s ears often file a noise complaint. When he’s not busy butchering ‘80s power ballads, Chris enjoys starting overly ambitious home projects that rarely make it past the “great idea” stage. He lives in Charles City with his endlessly patient wife Vicki and their kids, Brynlee and Jaxon, who have already perfected the art of the eye‑roll every time Dad cracks another “dad joke.”
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