OSKALOOSA — Starting today (5/18), Old Highway 163 in Mahaska County will be closed for a repaving project.

The road will be closed until it is completely repaved, with the estimated completion date of mid-June. Old Hwy 163 will be closed from the entrance off New Hwy 163/Jewell Ave to the roundabout at Pella Ave/Hwy 432 (see highlighted area in the map above).

If you use this road to get to the Lacey Complex, it is advised that you use a different route.