AMES, Iowa- Sept. 13, 2019 – The Iowa Department of Transportation has closed the right-hand lane of the new northbound Interstate 35 to westbound U.S. 30 flyover bridge to help heavier-than-normal pre-game and game day traffic merge smoothly with traffic entering U.S. 30 from southbound I-35. The temporary closure is in effect and will be … Read more
ATLANTIC, Iowa – Sept. 12, 2019 – Motorists can expect delays on Iowa 2 between Interstate 29 and Nebraska City, NE, at 9:30 a.m. this Sunday, Sept. 15, weather permitting, as equipment is scheduled to be moved, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s District 4 Office. Traffic should be restored to a normal head-to-head … Read more
AMES, Iowa – Sept. 12, 2019 – The flyover bridge taking northbound traffic from Interstate 35 to westbound U.S. 30 opened this week, just in time for the big Iowa State/Iowa football game on Saturday. The exit for the new flyover bridge from northbound I-35 to westbound U.S. 30 has moved almost a mile south … Read more
AMES, Iowa – Sept. 12, 2019 – The new blackout license plate offered by the Iowa Department of Transportation has been extremely popular among Iowans. Due to the high demand for the blackout design, the Iowa DOT has been working with suppliers to maintain needed production materials but have been running out of specialty plate … Read more
AMES, Iowa – Sept. 11, 2019 – Earlier this week, the Iowa Department of Transportation expanded the hours of its popular Highway Helper program in the current service areas of Des Moines, Cedar Rapids/Iowa City, and Council Bluffs, as well as adding service to the Quad Cities. Keeping traffic moving so commuters have reliable drive … Read more
AMES, Iowa – Sept. 10, 2019 – The northbound I-35 to westbound U.S. 30 flyover bridge is scheduled to open to traffic this Thursday morning, Sept. 12, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s District 1 Office. Final preparations that are necessary to open the bridge require dry pavement. Currently, we are working … Read more
ARNOLDS PARK, Iowa – Sept. 10, 2019 – The Iowa Transportation Commission approved the following items during its meeting today at the Majestic Pavilion in the Arnolds Park Amusement Park, 37 Lake Street in Arnolds Park. Business meeting actions taken Tuesday, Sept. 10 Order Number Title … Read more
ARNOLDS PARK, Iowa – Sept. 10, 2019 – Today, the Iowa Transportation Commission approved $1,500,000 for four State Recreational Trails Program projects. The State Recreational Trails Program was created in 1988 with the purpose of developing and maintaining recreational trails and trail-related facilities for both motorized and non-motorized trail users. This funding is available to … Read more
AMES, Iowa – September 10, 2019 – The Iowa Department of Transportation is requesting public input on the proposed removal and replacement of the U.S. Highway 63 bridge over Soap Creek (0.9 miles south of Wapello County line) and the right-of-way needs of the project. PROJECT: The proposed project involves the replacement of the existing … Read more
AMES, Iowa – Sept. 9, 2019 – Iowa Department of Transportation officials will be unveiling its new Highway Helper vehicles to the Quad Cities. WHAT: Press conference to announce the expansion of Highway Helper Program to the Quad Cities and expanded service hours/trucks in Des Moines, Cedar Rapids/Iowa City, and Council Bluffs WHERE: Iowa DOT … Read more