FAIRFIELD, Iowa – Mar. 22, 2021 – Replacement of the Iowa 2 bridge over Lick Creek (4.3 miles east of the junction with Iowa 81) east of Farmington, and the bridge over Sugar Creek (1.8 miles west of U.S. 218), will require closing the road to traffic over the Lick Creek bridge beginning at 8 … Read more

AMES, Iowa – March 22, 2021 –  The Iowa Transportation Commission and Iowa Department of Transportation staff will meet informally from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 25, via telephone conference call. Transportation-related matters that may be discussed include the development of the five-year Iowa Transportation Improvement Program. # Editor’s note: The delivery method … Read more

GRIMES, Iowa – March 22, 2021 – A project to install storm sewer under the westbound Interstate 35/80 off-ramp to U.S. 69/Northeast 14th Street (exit 136) in Des Moines requires closing the ramp to traffic beginning on Monday morning, Mar. 29. until Monday, Apr. 5, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Grimes … Read more

AMES, Iowa – March 22, 2021 – The Iowa Department of Transportation is now accepting applications for funding through the Iowa Living Roadway Trust Fund (LRTF). Cities, counties, and organizations with a statewide focus may apply for the funds designed to enhance vegetation on Iowa’s roadsides. Applications for fiscal year 2022 funding are due by 4 … Read more

AMES, Iowa – March 19, 2021 – The Iowa Department of Transportation is requesting public input for a proposed project on U.S. 71 from Okoboji Grove Road in Arnolds Park to East View Avenue in Okoboji. The project includes removing and replacing the existing pavement. Many of the existing sidewalks will be replaced. The existing … Read more