Kathleen Road in northwest Polk County remains closed to through traffic from north of Block Prine Road to Raulerson Road until November 22, 2024, to complete drainage installations and road reconstruction postponed by engineering revisions and weather-related delays.
Traffic north of closure continues to detour easterly along Raulerson Road to North Campbell Road, then southerly to West Campbell Road, then westerly to Kathleen Road. Traffic south of closure along Kathleen Road still detours in reverse order easterly along West Campbell Road, then northerly to Raulerson Road.
Access remains open to local Kathleen Road residences and businesses. Delays and backups are likely during peak-hour traffic. Commuters are advised to drive carefully, add extra drive time to trips in this area, and consider alternate routes to avoid slowdowns.