Weather system continues to present travel problems
AMES, Iowa – Jan. 10, 2008: 8 a.m. update – The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) is advising motorists that the weather system that continues to push through the state is presenting travel problems, especially in central Iowa where travel is not advised by the Iowa State Patrol. This includes parts of Interstates 35, 80 and 235. Towing services are banned in this area. Roadways in other parts of the state are partially or completely covered with a mix of ice, slush and snow. Roads are expected to slowly return to normal winter driving conditions throughout the day. Cold pavement temperatures, hovering in the teens and 20s, will delay recovery efforts in areas that experienced drizzle and sleet before the snow.
Tips for driving in icy conditions can be found at:
The Iowa DOT will be monitoring road conditions and issuing additional alerts, as warranted. For the latest road conditions, visit 511ia.org on the Internet or call 511 (for outside the state or in bordering communities, call 800-288-1047). ## Editor’s note: The Ice and Snow…Take it Slow logo is available at:
