AMES, Iowa – Dec. 22, 2025 – The Iowa DOT is proposing to replace the bridge along Iowa 146, over the North Skunk River in northern Mahaska County. The project would impact Robertson’s Access. Robertson’s Access will be closed for the duration of construction. Users will not be able to access the North Skunk River … Read more
ANKENY, Iowa – Dec. 12, 2025 – If you drive on northbound Interstate 35 between Ankeny and Ames you need to be aware of upcoming nighttime closures of I-35 to complete the removal of barrier rail. Northbound I-35 is expected be closed from NE 36th Street north to U.S. 30 for two nights. The closures … Read more
AMES, Iowa – Dec. 10, 2025 – The Iowa Mississippi River Parkway Commission (MRPC) will convene a meeting via conference call Friday, December 12, at 9:00 a.m. Interested parties may join the call by dialing 1-321-300-3685 and entering conference ID 227 769 880#. The phone line will be active shortly before the meeting and discontinued … Read more
AMES, Iowa – Dec. 9, 2025 – The Iowa Transportation Commission approved the following items during its meeting today. Business meeting actions taken Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025 Order Number Title Action taken Presenter D-2026-38 Approve Minutes of the Nov. 12, 2025, Commission Meeting Approved Jill Smith, executive assistant, Transportation Commission, 515-239-1067 TD-2026-39 Revitalize Iowa’s Sound Economy … Read more
AMES, Iowa – Dec. 9, 2025 – The Iowa Transportation Commission approved an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2026-2030 Iowa Transportation Improvement Program at its meeting today. The amendment added $5.1 million in funding for right of way costs for the widening of Interstate 35 from north of 315th Street to 0.5 miles north of … Read more
AMES, Iowa – Dec. 9, 2025 – Today, the Iowa Transportation Commission approved more than $7.4 million in grants for three intercity transportation providers for the calendar year 2026 Intercity Bus Program. The Commission approved the funds for 15 projects submitted by the following three entities. Greyhound Lines Jefferson Lines City of Fort Dodge With … Read more
AMES, Iowa – Dec. 9, 2025 – Today, the Iowa Transportation Commission approved $9,752,043 in total funding for 28 separate projects from Iowa’s Traffic Safety Improvement Program. The program was created in 1987 for the purpose of increasing traffic safety on all of Iowa’s roadways. This funding is available for use on institutional, city, county, … Read more
SIOUX CITY, Iowa – December 9, 2025 – If you drive on the Iowa 175 bridge over I-29 west of Onawa at I-29 Exit 112 you need to be aware of an upcoming closure that may affect your trip, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Sioux City construction office. On Friday, December 12, weather permitting, crews will be … Read more
AMES, Iowa – December 5, 2025 – The Iowa and Wisconsin Departments of Transportation will take the next step in the Mississippi River Bridge Project at Lansing with a planned implosion and removal of the main section of the existing bridge on Thursday, December 18. The demolition is needed to allow construction of the new … Read more
ANKENY, Iowa – Dec. 4, 2025 – If you drive on northbound Interstate 35 between Ankeny and Ames you need to be aware of upcoming nighttime closures of I-35 for barrier rail removal that may slow down your trip. Northbound I-35 is expected be closed from NE 36th Street north to U.S. 30 for up … Read more
