AMES, Iowa – Oct. 15, 2019 – Another Iowa winter is around the corner. Mid-October signals the official beginning of the winter season for the Iowa Department of Transportation. Using data collected from previous winter events, the Iowa DOT’s is working to take a proactive approach to help keep you moving safely this winter. … Read more
SIOUX CITY, Iowa – Oct. 9, 2019 – Plymouth County Road C-70 at U.S. 75 near Hinton will be reopened to traffic at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s District 3 Office. The Iowa DOT reminds motorists to drive with caution, obey the posted speed limit and other signs … Read more
AMES, Iowa – Oct. 9, 2019 – The Iowa Mississippi River Parkway Commission (MRPC) will meet Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, at the Buffalo Bill Museum, 199 N. Front St., in LeClaire. Iowa Mississippi River Parkway Commission Agenda 10 a.m. Roll callWelcome and introductions … Read more
MASON CITY, Iowa – Oct. 8, 2019 – U.S. 65/Federal Avenue at Iowa 122 between Fifth and Sixth streets will open to traffic at noon on Wednesday, Oct. 9, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Mason City construction office. There will be outside lane closures during the next week to allow for work … Read more
AMES, Iowa – Oct. 8, 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, Oct 8 Order Number Title … Read more
Ames, Iowa – Oct. 8, 2019 – Today, the Iowa Transportation Commission approved $3.9 million in funding for four rail infrastructure and related rail development projects under the Railroad Revolving Loan and Grant Program. The projects are expected to support the creation and retention of 208 jobs within three years of project completion. Following is … Read more
MOUNT PLEASANT, Iowa – Oct. 8, 2019 – Road construction on U.S. 61 in Louisa County will require closing the southbound lane to traffic for about two miles just south of Iowa 92, near Grandview, beginning at 6 a.m. Monday, Oct. 14, until Friday, Oct. 18, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s … Read more
AMES, Iowa – Oct. 4, 2019 – Iowa Department of Transportation officials have reopened Interstate 29 between exit 61 (near Crescent) and exit 71 (near Loveland). At this time, I-29 is open in both directions throughout Iowa, however motorists may encounter occasional lane closures. Exit 66 at Honey Creek will remain closed due to flooding. … Read more
GRIMES, Iowa – Oct. 3, 2019 – Work to replace pavement along westbound Iowa 141, north of Interstate 35/80 in Urbandale, requires closing the east- and westbound I-35/80 exit ramps at the Iowa 141 Urban Loop (formerly Rider Corner) interchange beginning at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, until 6 a.m. Monday, Oct. 21, weather permitting, … Read more
AMES, Iowa – Oct. 3, 2019 – The Iowa Transportation Commission will hold its next business meeting Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019, in the Materials Conference Room at the Iowa Department of Transportation’s headquarters at 800 Lincoln Way in Ames. Business meeting agenda Tuesday, Oct. 8 Time … Read more