4-Lane Hwy Dunes Problem The interstate approaching Eddyville is four-lane coming in from the north and south. Eddyville’s location between the Des Moines River and the dunes caused the four-lane highway to funnel down to 2-lanes passing through Eddyville resulting in a hazardous traffic problem for the small town. Initial surveys determined the best alignment was across the top of the dunes and right-of-way lands were purchased. At a town meeting to discuss the bypass, citizens informed IDOT of protected species and their habitats existing on the top of the dunes. The project was brought to a halt and became a political nightmare caused by going full throttle on a big project without adequate environmental information.
