AMES, Iowa – December 17, 2019 – The Iowa Department of Transportation is requesting public input on the proposed removal and replacement of the Iowa 2 bridge over Sugar Creek (1.8 miles west of U.S. 218), the Iowa 2 bridge over Lick Creek (4.3 miles east of Junction Iowa 81), and the proposed off-site detour … Read more
“You should change the speed limit signs when it’s snowing so we know what’s safe.” That’s what one driver told an officer after she was pulled over on a winter night for going 70 mph on the freeway in black ice conditions. If you’re not used to driving in the winter, this might seem like … Read more
ANKENY, Iowa- Dec. 17, 2019 – Effective Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019, commercial vehicle drivers that are required to log their hours of service will no longer be allowed to utilize automatic onboard recording devices or paper logbooks per the guidance of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. All commercial vehicles are now required to have … Read more
GRIMES, Iowa – Dec. 17, 2019 – The contractor will be opening 66th Avenue and have all lanes open on Iowa 415 near Saylorville this Thursday morning, Dec. 19, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Grimes construction office. The traffic signals at the interchange of Iowa 415 and 66th Avenue are also … Read more
It’s Day 2 of operations for the Safety Service Patrol in the I-84 Corridor and the service is showing its value as it cleared a three-vehicle crash quickly during Monday’s morning commute. The crash happened during the peak drive time on eastbound I-84 near the Northside Blvd. Exit. Patrol driver Craig Parker came upon the … Read more
AMES, Iowa – Dec. 16, 2019 – The Iowa Department of Transportation is now accepting grant applications for two separate Volkswagen Settlement Environmental Mitigation Trust funding programs. Applications will be accepted for two separate programs. The first funding program will offer $4.9 million across the three eligible project categories listed below. Private organizations, public transit … Read more
AMES, IOWA – Dec. 16, 2019 – All Iowa Department of Transportation locations will be closed Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2019, and Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Many people may be able to complete driver’s license business online at www.iowadot.gov. # For questions, please go to the Iowa DOT’s contact page. … Read more
Lead Remediation Efforts for Kolekole Bridge and Hakalau Stream Bridge Ongoing Posted on Dec 13, 2019 in Highways News, Main, News HILO – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) continues working with the State Department of Health and Hawaii County Department of Parks and Recreation to address lead contaminated soil beneath Kolekole Bridge and Hakalau … Read more
December 13, 2019 Seleccione aquí para Español ~ Florida Highway Patrol welcomes 38 new Troopers to the road ~ TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, the 143rd basic recruit class of the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) graduated from the FHP Training Academy. These 38 Troopers join the more than 1,900 Troopers who patrol Florida’s roads each day … Read more
December 13, 2019 Click here for English ~ La Patrulla de Carreteras de Florida da la bienvenida a 38 nuevos patrulleros a la carretera ~ TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Hoy, la 143ª clase básica de reclutas de la Patrulla de Carreteras de Florida (FHP, en sus siglas en inglés) se graduó de la Academia de Entrenamiento … Read more