Perrydale realignment will close road this summer; commissioners press for detour protections
Jun 9, 2026
Polk County Public Works reported a Perrydale realignment tied to a roundabout project will close Perrydale between Dallas and 22 roughly mid-June through mid-September; commissioners raised concerns about detour notice, potential damage to gravel roads and a proposed 150-day detour that exceeds the six-week allowance in the original agreement.
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Todd Whitaker of Polk County Public Works told the Board of Commissioners on June 9 that a pre-construction meeting took place for the Perrydale realignment between Dallas and 22, and that the county expects road closure around mid-June (approximately June 16) with reopening around mid-September for construction related to a roundabout project.
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