AMES, Iowa – December 17, 2019 – The Iowa Department of Transportation is requesting public input on the proposed removal and replacement of the Iowa 2 bridge over Sugar Creek (1.8 miles west of U.S. 218), the Iowa 2 bridge over Lick Creek (4.3 miles east of Junction Iowa 81), and the proposed off-site detour … Read more
ANKENY, Iowa- Dec. 17, 2019 – Effective Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019, commercial vehicle drivers that are required to log their hours of service will no longer be allowed to utilize automatic onboard recording devices or paper logbooks per the guidance of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. All commercial vehicles are now required to have … Read more
GRIMES, Iowa – Dec. 17, 2019 – The contractor will be opening 66th Avenue and have all lanes open on Iowa 415 near Saylorville this Thursday morning, Dec. 19, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Grimes construction office. The traffic signals at the interchange of Iowa 415 and 66th Avenue are also … Read more
AMES, Iowa – Dec. 16, 2019 – The Iowa Department of Transportation is now accepting grant applications for two separate Volkswagen Settlement Environmental Mitigation Trust funding programs. Applications will be accepted for two separate programs. The first funding program will offer $4.9 million across the three eligible project categories listed below. Private organizations, public transit … Read more
AMES, IOWA – Dec. 16, 2019 – All Iowa Department of Transportation locations will be closed Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2019, and Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Many people may be able to complete driver’s license business online at www.iowadot.gov. # For questions, please go to the Iowa DOT’s contact page. … Read more
AMES, Iowa – Dec. 13, 2019 – Mark Lowe has submitted his resignation as director of the Iowa Department of Transportation effective Jan. 10, 2020. In his resignation letter, Lowe stated, “It’s been a terrific privilege to serve in this position and Governor Reynolds has my sincere appreciation for the opportunity to do so. I … Read more
Council Bluffs, Iowa – Dec. 11, 2019 – Good news for travelers in the Council Bluffs area, U.S. 6 is expected to open today, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s District 4 office. Traffic will be able to use both eastbound lanes while westbound traffic will have one lane. Traffic has been head-to-head throughout … Read more
AMES, Iowa – Dec. 10, 2019 – The Iowa Transportation Commission approved the following items during its meeting today in the Materials Conference Room at the Iowa Department of Transportation’s headquarters at 800 Lincoln Way in Ames. Business meeting actions taken Tuesday, Dec. 10 Order Number Title … Read more
AMES, Iowa – Dec. 10, 2019 – Today, the Iowa Transportation Commission approved more than $2.3 million in grants for four intercity transportation providers for the calendar year 2019 Intercity Bus Program. The Commission approved the funds for nine projects submitted by the following four entities. Burlington Trailways Jefferson Lines City of … Read more
AMES, Iowa –Dec. 10, 2019 – Today, the Iowa Transportation Commission approved $7,351,000 in total funding for 42 separate projects from Iowa’s Traffic Safety Improvement Program. The program was created in 1987 for the purpose of increasing traffic safety on all of Iowa’s roadways. This funding is available for use on city, county, or state … Read more