AMES, Iowa – May 19, 2021 – The Iowa Transportation Commission and Iowa Department of Transportation have been working on updating the state long-range transportation plan for Iowa. This plan provides a framework for how future investments should be made to Iowa’s multimodal transportation system. The Iowa DOT is also updating the State Freight Plan, … Read more
Over $31.7 million recovered by the State in litigation over botched software implementation Posted on May 18, 2021 in Highways News, Main, News HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) and the Department of the Attorney General are pleased to report that the State has successfully resolved its litigation stemming from a failed project … Read more
GRIMES, Iowa – May 18, 2021 – A project to make bridge repairs on southbound Interstate 35 just south of Corporate Woods Drive in Ankeny which requires closing the entrance ramp to southbound I-35 from Corporate Woods Drive has been postponed due to weather and scheduling conflicts, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Grimes … Read more
This spring, crews will chip seal the travel lanes of I-84 between the Broadway and Blacks Creek Road Interchanges as well as the on and off ramps at Broadway, Gowen, Eisenman, and Blacks Creek. Work is expected to begin May 22 and is anticipated to be complete in mid-June. Chip sealing, also called seal coating, … Read more
HDOT and Team NEC Complete Phase III of Airport Thermal Screening Project Posted on May 17, 2021 in Airports News, Main, News Facial imaging equipment now operational at Hawaii’s major airports HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) Airports Division announces the operation of Phase III of the thermal temperature screening and facial imaging … Read more
AMES, Iowa – May 17, 2021 – All Iowa Department of Transportation business locations will be closed Monday, May 31, in honor of Memorial Day. Iowa DOT driver’s license service centersAll Iowa DOT driver’s license service centers will be closed Saturday, May 29, and Monday, May 31 (offices are normally closed on Mondays). The … Read more
AMES, Iowa – May 14, 2021 – Ryan Ridout was sworn in today as the new Chief of the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Motor Vehicle Enforcement, the agency’s law enforcement organization dedicated to highway safety with a focus on commercial motor vehicle traffic. In his new role as Chief of Motor Vehicle Enforcement, Ridout will … Read more
GRIMES, Iowa – May 14, 2021 – Bridge repairs on southbound Interstate 35 just south of Corporate Woods Drive in Ankeny will require closing the entrance ramp from Corporate Woods Drive to southbound I-35 beginning on Monday morning, May 17, until Monday, June 14, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Grimes construction … Read more
AMES, Iowa – May 14, 2021 – The Iowa Department of Transportation is working across the state this spring and summer to determine how many cars, trucks, and other vehicles are using the state, county, and city roadways. The information gathered allows transportation officials to better predict traffic volume and weight trends, allowing them to … Read more
Night work for Hanapepe River Bridge replacement set for Friday, May 21 Posted on May 13, 2021 in Highways News, Main, News HANAPEPE – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) informs Kauai residents of a full closure of Kaumualii Highway (Route 50) between Hana Road and Puolo Road from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., Friday, … Read more