AMES, Iowa – May 24, 2019 – A portion of U.S. 34 west of Interstate 29 that was severely damaged by flood waters in March has been reopen to traffic at approximately 3 p.m. today. The roadway opening provides a valuable link between Mills County, Iowa and Sarpy County, Nebraska. Restoring mobility over the U.S. … Read more
AMES, Iowa – May 24, 2019 – There are so many things to see and do in our beautiful state. Many of those attractions reside in Iowa’s wonderful state parks. The cover of the newly released 2019-2010 Iowa Transportation Map and a message from Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg celebrates the 100th … Read more
AMES, Iowa – May 17, 2019 – All Iowa Department of Transportation business locations will be closed Monday, May 27, in honor of Memorial Day. Iowa DOT driver’s license service centersAll Iowa DOT driver’s license service centers will be closed Saturday, May 25, and Monday, May 27 (offices are normally closed on Mondays). The … Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Zero Fatalities Iowa is pleased to announce it has received a $15,000 grant from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) and The National Road Safety Foundation, Inc. (NRSF) to bolster its drowsy driving prevention efforts. Following a competitive application process and review by a panel of issue experts, the state was one … Read more
AMES, Iowa – May 16, 2019 – The Iowa Department of Transportation will hold a public information meeting Tuesday, June 4 to discuss the proposed improvements to the I-80 bridges over the South Raccoon and North Raccoon Rivers and the Old Portland Road bridge in Dallas County. Traffic north of I-80 would be detoured during … Read more
AMES, Iowa – May 16, 2019 – The Iowa Department of Transportation will hold a public information meeting Wednesday, June 5, to discuss the proposed improvements and right of way needs for Interstate 80 from east of Iowa City in Johnson County, approximately 1.5 miles west of Herbert Hoover Highway, to east of West Branch … Read more
AMES, Iowa – May 15, 2019 – A second lane on Iowa 2 west of I-29 is reopening to traffic today at 3:30 p.m. A single lane was reopened last Friday, May 10, providing limited mobility to the area. In opening a second lane, mobility will be greatly improved, and traffic delays should be reduced … Read more
AMES, Iowa – May 14, 2019 – The Iowa Transportation Commission approved the following items during its meeting today at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 350 First Avenue NE in Cedar Rapids. Business meeting actions taken Tuesday, May 14 Order Number Title Action taken … Read more
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – May 14, 2019 – The Iowa Department of Transportation presented the Iowa Transportation Commission (Commission) with the draft Fiscal Year 2020-2024 Iowa Transportation Improvement Program (Program) at its meeting today. The Program documents investments in Iowa’s multimodal transportation system covering aviation, public transit, railroads, trails, and highways. The Commission and the … Read more
AMES, Iowa – May 14, 2019 – The Iowa Department of Transportation is requesting public input on the proposed bridge replacement on U.S. 169 over the Middle Fork Grand River, 5.3 miles south of Iowa 2, in Ringgold County. The proposed project provides for removing the existing bridge and replacing it with a precast concrete … Read more