Rest area on northbound I-35 near Elkhart scheduled to temporarily close Nov. 5

ELKHART, Iowa – Nov. 3, 2026 – The rest area on northbound Interstate 35 near Elkhart will be temporarily closed starting at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, through 5 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, weather permitting, to allow crews to complete paving work at the rest area ramps, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Marshalltown construction office.

The Iowa DOT reminds motorists to drive with caution, obey the posted speed limit and other signs in the work area, and be aware that traffic fines for moving violations are at least double in work zones. As in all work zones, drivers should stay alert, allow ample space between vehicles, and wear seat belts.

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For more about this project, contact Dustin Skogerboe, Iowa DOT Marshalltown construction office, at 641-752-4657 or [email protected].

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