As a writer, I cringe when words are misused, especially “literally.” However, this time that word is used correctly when I say that ADOT has literally pulled out the stops to support commercial vehicles and drivers during the current public health situation. We’ve actually pulled out two stops, or rest areas, to be precise. On … Read more
The Idaho Transportation Department has suspended the Adopt a Highway and other volunteer programs to focus on essential services and promote community safety. Under the program, volunteers adopt a section of highway for two years at a time and commit to removing litter twice a year. These sections are marked by special … Read more
ADOT gets a lot of attention for the creative highway messages we put up from time to time. Occasionally, we get to have some fun with them, and that’s usually when we get a little love that proves that people really do read these things. Their impact is huge. And that’s why we’re happy to see … Read more
Traffic shifting to temporary Kapaa Stream Bridge for bridge rehabilitation Posted on Apr 7, 2020 in Highways News, Main, News LIHUE – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) informs the public that traffic on Kuhio Highway (Route 56) near mile marker 10 will be shifted to the temporary Kapaa Stream Bridge 24-hours a day, seven … Read more
Traffic pattern change during work hours on Honoapiilani Highway between Kuihelani Highway and Waiko Road Posted on Apr 7, 2020 in Highways News, Main, News KAHULUI – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) is providing notice of a detour traffic pattern on Honoapiilani Highway between Kuihelani Highway and Waiko Road in Waikapu. Beginning Wednesday, April … Read more
SIOUX CITY, Iowa – April 7, 2020 – Replacement of a fire-damaged bridge deck on Interstate 29 at Perry Creek requires shifting northbound I-29 traffic to the southbound lanes with two lanes of traffic in each direction, and closing the northbound exit ramp to Hamilton Boulevard in Sioux City beginning at 8 a.m. Thursday, April … Read more
GRIMES, Iowa – April 7, 2020 – Beginning on Wednesday morning, April 8, weather permitting, crews will be closing the right lane on southbound/westbound Interstate 35/80 through the Urban Loop interchange (formerly Rider Corner) to allow traffic from eastbound Iowa 141 to more easily merge onto southbound/westbound I-35/80, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s … Read more
Reconstruction of Idaho Highway 52 (Washington Avenue) through downtown Emmett will begin in mid-April. The current pavement has reached the end of its service life. The pavement rehabilitation includes milling the old road surface, replacing it with new pavement, and upgrading ADA (Americans with Disabilities) facilities, including crosswalks and adding a sidewalk … Read more
With 2020 Census upon us, everyone counts when it comes to transportation funding. As we told you last week, census figures play heavily into how federal funding is apportioned to various states. Each person recorded on the census in Arizona equals nearly $3,000 in federal funding per year toward such things as transportation, community centers, housing … Read more
GRIMES, Iowa – April 6, 2020 – Remaining work to reconstruct the interchange at Iowa 415 and Northwest 66th Avenue to an intersection with signals requires closing Northwest 66th Avenue at Iowa 415 to traffic beginning at 6 a.m. Monday, April 13, until mid-May, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Grimes construction … Read more