Heads up, sports fans, it’s that time of year: spring training! That means ballgames, pop flies, home runs, hot dogs, “peanuts ‘n’ Cracker Jacks,” tons of fun and, don’t forget, traffic on Valley freeways. Whether you are rooting for the Giants, Rockies or Diamondbacks, whether your favorite team is in Surprise, Mesa, Goodyear or Phoenix, you can … Read more
FAIRFIELD, Iowa – March 11, 2020 – Construction work on U.S. 63 just south of Ottumwa from River Road/Wapello County Road J-12 to the junction of U.S. 34 junction (roundabout) will require closing the southbound and northbound lanes to traffic at 7 a.m. Monday, March 23, until late Fall 2020, weather permitting, according to the … Read more
“6 Tom 16” In following the tradition of the fire service and law enforcement, ADOT issued a final radio call for fallen Incident Response Unit member Frank Dorizio Tuesday following his memorial service in Tempe. That was Frank’s call sign as he patrolled Valley freeways, removing debris, helping troopers at crashes and assisting stranded motorists. … Read more
AMES, Iowa – March 10, 2020 – The Iowa Transportation Commission approved the following items during its meeting today in the Materials Conference Room at the Iowa Department of Transportation’s headquarters at 800 Lincoln Way in Ames. Business meeting actions taken Tuesday, March 10 Order Number Title … Read more
AMES, Iowa – Mar. 10, 2020 – The Iowa Transportation Commission will hold a public input meeting in Waterloo at the Courtyard by Marriott, 250 Westfield Ave on Tuesday, Apr. 14, 2020, to hear about transportation matters from representatives of local government, interest groups, and individuals. Items that may be discussed at the meeting include … Read more
AMES, Iowa – LINCOLN, Nebraska – March 10, 2020 – Following the historic 2019 flooding in Eastern Nebraska and Southwest Iowa, the departments of transportation in both states continue to coordinate efforts to minimize the impacts of anticipated flooding in 2020. Because of last year’s event, some areas may be more vulnerable to flooding this … Read more
EAST IDAHO – Recent winter storms and fluctuating temperatures have caused potholes to develop along roadways in Eastern Idaho. To ensure the safety to the traveling public, ITD will be temporarily reducing speed limits on several local highways in East Idaho beginning Monday, March 9 and continuing through May to protect vehicles and preserve … Read more
Most people want to be safe drivers (at least I hope that’s the case) but unfortunately, crashes occur much too frequently. While I often use this column to focus on ways to avoid a crash, today, I want to talk about how to safely react after a minor, non-injury collision. In short, if you’re in … Read more
March 9, 2020 Seleccione aquí para Español ~ A portion of Interstate 75 in Columbia County was named in remembrance of FHP Sergeant George A. Brown III ~ Lake City, Fla. – Today, a portion of Interstate 75 between mile markers 418 and 423 in Columbia County was named in remembrance of fallen Florida Highway … Read more
March 9, 2020 Click here for English ~ Una parte de la Interestatal 75 en el condado de Columbia fue nombrada en recuerdo del sargento George A. Brown III de FHP ~ Lake City, Fla. – Hoy, una porción de la Interestatal 75 entre los marcadores de milla 418 y 423 en el Condado de … Read more