MANCHESTER, Iowa – Oct. 2, 2019 – Construction work on the new Southwest Arterial entrance ramp to U.S. 61/U.S. 151 in Dubuque will require permanently closing the Olde Davenport Road connection to U.S. 61/U.S. 151 at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, weather permitting according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Manchester construction office. On Friday, … Read more
ANKENY, Iowa – Oct. 1, 2019 – One year may seem like a long time, but the Iowa Department of Transportation, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and Iowa Airports came together today to encourage anyone who plans on flying on a commercial airline or entering a federal building after Oct. 1, 2020, to consider obtaining … Read more
AMES, Iowa – Sept 27, 2019 – Iowa Department of Transportation officials are reporting that floodwaters have receded, and clean-up is complete on Interstate 680 from the Missouri River to the I-29 interchange and on I-29 from exit 55 (N25th Street in Council Bluffs) to exit 61 (near Crescent). These roadways will open to traffic … Read more
GRIMES, Iowa – Sept. 27, 2019 – Work to repair the beams on the Interstate 235 bridge over Broadway Avenue/NE 46th Avenue requires closing Broadway Avenue/NE 46th Avenue to traffic beginning at 7 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, until 10 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Grimes construction office. … Read more
MASON CITY, Iowa – Sept. 26, 2019 – An asphalt paving project on Interstate 35 (exit 193) near Clear Lake will require closing the northbound on-ramp and the southbound off-ramp from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 30, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Mason City construction office. Motorists can avoid these … Read more
ANKENY, Iowa – Sept. 26, 2019 – In just over a year, Iowans wishing to use their driver’s license or state-issued ID to board a commercial flight or enter a federal building will need to make sure their card is marked with a REAL ID gold star. Only 36 percent of Iowans currently hold a … Read more
MASON CITY, Iowa – Sept. 25, 2019 – Work to move temporary barrier rails and prepare for a turn lane addition and traffic signal project will require closing the off-ramp on southbound Interstate 35 (exit 194) near Clear Lake for approximately eight hours beginning at 6 a.m. Friday, Sept. 27, weather permitting, according to the Iowa … Read more
NEW HAMPTON, Iowa – Sept. 24, 2019 – Work on a two-year project at Iowa 58 and Viking Road in Cedar Falls continues. Beginning at 9 p.m. Sunday night, Sept. 29, until 7 a.m. Monday morning, Sept. 30, weather permitting, Iowa 58 at Viking Road will be closed to allow the contractor to make changes … Read more
AMES, Iowa – Sept. 24, 2019 – The Iowa Department of Transportation was able to reopen southbound Interstate 29 from the Crescent area south into Council Bluffs this morning. This area was closed late last week due to flooding. Continued flooding in the area may cause the roadway to close again with very short notice. … Read more
AMES, Iowa – Sept. 20, 2019 – Area flooding has caused the Iowa Department of Transportation to close Interstate 680 from the Missouri River to the I-29 interchange near Crescent around 10 p.m. this evening. Interstate 29 in the area was closed early this morning and is expected to remain closed over the weekend. Relying … Read more