County officials warn of extended Highway 61 side‑road closures; Ferris Lane dust control request discussed

Mar 26, 2025

Des Moines County secondary roads staff previewed upcoming closures related to the Highway 61 project and fielded public comment seeking dust control or paving for Ferris Lane; staff explained limits of the county dust‑control program and budget constraints.

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BOURNE — Des Moines County road officials told the Board of Supervisors on March 25 that two side roads east of Highway 61 — Minneapolis Road and 260th Street east of Highway 61 — are scheduled to be closed starting the week after the meeting and could remain closed for the majority of the construction season.

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