Iowa DOT News and Info

January 26, 2012:
Iowa DOT – building improvement (only) for sale east of Tama

AMES, Iowa – Jan. 26, 2012 – The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) is offering a pole building with metal siding for sale. The building is located at 2369 U.S. 30, west...
Category: District 1-Central , Statewide Interest

January 24, 2012:
I-80 rest area near Adair closed Jan. 25-26 for installation of wind turbine blade

AMES, Iowa – Jan. 24, 2012 – The westbound I-80 rest area, located between Adair and Casey at milepost 80, will be closed beginning at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25 until approximately...
Category: District 1-Central , District 2-Northeast , District 3-Northwest , District 4-Southwest , District 5-Southeast , District 6-East Central , Statewide Interest

January 23, 2012:
Application and renewal process for commercial motor vehicle drivers changing Jan. 30

AMES, Iowa – Jan. 23, 2012 – Beginning Jan. 30, 2012, the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) will implement new federally required rules that change the way drivers apply for or renew...
Category: District 1-Central , District 2-Northeast , District 3-Northwest , District 4-Southwest , District 5-Southeast , District 6-East Central , Statewide Interest

January 23, 2012:
Majority of Iowa roads completely covered with ice and snow

AMES, Iowa – Jan. 23, 2012: 7 a.m. - All roadways in Iowa, except those in the far southeast corner of the state, are currently reported as completely covered with ice and...
Category: District 1-Central , District 2-Northeast , District 3-Northwest , District 4-Southwest , District 5-Southeast , District 6-East Central , Statewide Interest

January 22, 2012:
Windy, icy conditions require caution on Iowa roadways today

AMES, Iowa – Jan. 22, 2012 – 8:30 a.m, – Mixed precipitation could cause travel troubles on Iowa highways through Monday. The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) is expecting freezing drizzle, rain,...
Category: District 1-Central , District 2-Northeast , District 3-Northwest , District 4-Southwest , District 5-Southeast , Statewide Interest

January 21, 2012:
High winds could affect travel in Iowa through remainder of weekend

AMES, IOWA – Jan. 21, 2012: 9:45 p.m. – The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) is alerting motorists that gusty northwest winds beginning tonight and carrying through much of Monday may affect...
Category: District 1-Central , District 2-Northeast , District 3-Northwest , District 4-Southwest , District 5-Southeast , District 6-East Central , Statewide Interest

January 20, 2012:
Snow covered roads cause travel headaches in northern Iowa

AMES, Iowa – Jan. 20, 2012 – Moderate to heavy snow and increasing winds have created dangerous travel conditions on highways in northeast Iowa, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT)....
Category: District 1-Central , District 2-Northeast , District 3-Northwest , District 4-Southwest , District 5-Southeast , District 6-East Central , Statewide Interest

January 20, 2012:
Oversize load movements restricted in parts of Iowa

AMES, Iowa – Jan. 20, 2011 – The Iowa Department of Transportation’s is reminding commercial motor carriers that movement of permitted oversize loads is only allowed when the roadways are clear of...
Category: District 1-Central , District 2-Northeast , District 3-Northwest , District 4-Southwest , District 5-Southeast , District 6-East Central , Statewide Interest

January 19, 2012:
Iowa DOT prepares for moderate to heavy snow in northern Iowa Friday

AMES, Iowa – Jan. 19, 2012 – Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) snowfighters across the state are preparing for a potentially dangerous snow storm forecast to hit the state tomorrow. Iowa DOT...
Category: District 1-Central , District 2-Northeast , District 3-Northwest , District 4-Southwest , District 5-Southeast , District 6-East Central , Statewide Interest

January 19, 2012:
Winter weather set to wallop Iowa

Ames, Iowa – Jan. 19, 2012 – Frigid temperatures statewide and an impending snowstorm for northern Iowa reinforce the need for motorists to prepare for winter travel challenges. The Iowa Department of...
Category: District 1-Central , District 2-Northeast , District 3-Northwest , District 4-Southwest , District 5-Southeast , District 6-East Central , Statewide Interest