US 20 reconstruction expected to aid development on Sioux Citys east side

Nick Hytrek SIOUX CITY — As motorists navigate the traffic cones and lane closures on U.S. Highway 20 east of Sioux City this summer, they’ll no doubt be grumbling behind their steering wheels about the inconvenience. City officials, however, look beyond the temporary hassle and see the brighter side of a two-year Iowa Department of Transportation project that will rebuild the two miles of U.S. 20 east of the city and reconfigure the interchange with U.S. Highway 75. Though it will cause some short-term frustration during construction, the project is expected to assist long-term development plans for the city’s east…