AMES, Iowa – April 2, 2019 – The Iowa Department of Transportation has been working closely with the Nebraska Department of Transportation to coordinate reopening of roadways impacted by flooding in southwest Iowa and eastern Nebraska. The Iowa DOT anticipates that Interstate 680 from the Nebraska border to I-29 near Crescent may reopen later today, … Read more
AMES, Iowa – April 2, 2019 – Progress is being made, but several roads remain closed due to flooding in western Iowa. The Iowa Department of Transportation has completed testing, assessed damages, and is now in the process of repairing roadways in the flood-stricken area. As of today: 6.5 miles of roadway were severely … Read more
ANKENY, Iowa – Updated, April 1, 2019 – In response to flooding emergencies in western Iowa and eastern Nebraska, the Iowa Department of Transportation is temporarily waiving some requirements for motor carriers engaged in flood response and recovery activities. NEW: Motor carriers delivering relief supplies for flood recovery efforts can now obtain free permits to … Read more
AMES, Iowa – April 1, 2019 – Western Iowa roads are still feeling the impact of the last few weeks of flooding. Even though most of the water has receded and much of the debris has been removed, several roads remain closed to allow the Iowa Department of Transportation to test for structural damage and … Read more
ANKENY, Iowa – March 29, 2019 – In response to flooding emergencies in western Iowa and eastern Nebraska, the Iowa Department of Transportation is temporarily waiving some requirements for motor carriers engaged in flood response and recovery activities. To expedite disaster relief and recovery in Iowa and Nebraska, some rules related to trip permits required … Read more
GRIMES, Iowa – March 29, 2019 – The reconstruction of the Interstate 35 interchange at First Street (exit 92) in Ankeny continues. The next stage of the project requires shifting northbound I-35 traffic from north of First Street (exit 92) to NE 36th Street (exit 94) beginning at 8 p.m. Sunday, March 31, weather permitting, … Read more
AMES, Iowa – March 28, 2019 – Flood waters are beginning to recede in some flooded areas around Iowa. Just because water may no longer remain on the roadway that does not mean the roads are ready to be opened to traffic. There are several stages the Iowa Department of Transportation must go through to … Read more
NEW HAMPTON, Iowa – March 27, 2019 – Remaining work on the U.S. 63 reconstruction project from Jefferson to Franklin streets in Waterloo requires setting up intermittent lane closures in both the north- and southbound lanes beginning at 8 a.m. this Monday, April 1, until early May, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of … Read more
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa – March 27, 2019 – The westbound Interstate 80/northbound I-29 segment of the dual, divided freeway in Council Bluffs is now open to traffic. This design physically separates through traffic on I-80 from local traffic on I-29 destined for Council Bluffs. Drivers wanting to travel within Council Bluffs will choose local lanes … Read more
AMES, Iowa – March 27, 2019 – Flood waters are beginning to recede in southwest Iowa. While roadways may no longer be covered with water, that doesn’t mean they are ready to hold traffic. Once the water is no longer on the road, Iowa Department of Transportation crews will begin the process of assuring the … Read more