The old saying for athletes is, “No pain, no gain.” At the Motor Vehicle Division we are all about reducing the pain of an office visit or using our services online. In fact, over the past few years we’ve made a lot of changes that have increased online service options and significantly reduced wait times … Read more
AMES, Iowa – April 17, 2020 – The Iowa Department of Transportation will be holding two input sessions to gather public comments concerning the Fiscal Year 2021-2023 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Triennial goals for Federal Highway Administration-funded projects. Currently, the May 18 meeting will be held by telephone conference only. The June 18 meeting is scheduled … Read more
GRIMES, Iowa – April 16, 2020 – A project to rebuild the southbound lanes of Interstate 35 between NE 36th Street and East First Street requires shifting the southbound I-35 traffic across the median and into a head-to-head traffic pattern from south of the NE 36th Street interchange to south of the East First Street … Read more
AMES, Iowa – April 16, 2020 – Due to the current health crisis, the Iowa Department of Transportation is canceling the surplus equipment and vehicle auction previously scheduled for May 9, 2020. We anticipate selling some items on the GOV Deals website and we will continue to work with municipalities as needed. The next Iowa … Read more
By Caroline Carpenter / ADOT Communications When ADOT talks trash, it’s usually a little different than what most mean by “trash talk.” When we “talk trash” it’s usually about cleaning up litter along state highways and the Adopt a Highway volunteer program. Yesterday we launched an activity for kids to submit their version of the Keep it … Read more
By Caroline Carpenter / ADOT Communications When ADOT talks trash, it’s usually a little different than what most mean by “trash talk.” When we “talk trash” it’s usually about cleaning up litter along state highways and the Adopt a Highway volunteer program. Yesterday we launched an activity for kids to submit their version of the Keep it … Read more
Over the past year we’ve announced that motorists along the interstates between Tucson and Flagstaff have been able to gauge how long their trips would take thanks to travel times displayed on ADOT’s overhead digital message boards. But what if you don’t travel to Flagstaff or Tucson? What if, instead, you are heading up State Route 87 to … Read more
An emergency exemption by the Idaho Transportation Department will allow permitted food trucks to set up at rest areas and offer hot meals to truck drivers and other travelers. “We heard truck drivers were having difficulties finding hot meals with the restrictions placed on nonessential businesses during the stay-at-home order,” said Nestor … Read more
HDOT postpones action at Dillingham Airfield due to COVID-19 Posted on Apr 15, 2020 in Airports News, Main, News Time frame to transfer the facility extended one year HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) Airports Division has notified tenants of Dillingham Airfield the termination of their permit at the facility has been rescinded … Read more
EDITOR’S NOTE: During this unprecedented time, ADOT is creating transportation activities for kids. We’ll have more in the coming weeks. Please use the hashtag #ADOTKids on ADOT’s Twitter, Facebook and Instagram accounts to see what we have going on. By Mary Currie / ADOT Communications Everyone wants a litter-free Arizona. That’s why we’re challenging kids of all ages … Read more