January 26, 2012:
I-80 rest area near Adair to remain closed Jan. 27
AMES, Iowa – Jan. 26, 2012 – The scheduled closure of the westbound Interstate 80 rest area, located between Adair and Casey at milepost 80, is being extended into Friday, Jan. 27,...
Category: District 1-Central , District 2-Northeast , District 3-Northwest , District 4-Southwest , District 5-Southeast , District 6-East 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 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:
Reconstruction of I-380 in Waterloo set to begin this spring
MASON CITY, Iowa – Jan. 19, 2012 – Travelers on Interstate 380 between U.S. 20 and River Forest Road in Waterloo will be noticing signs of a change coming this spring. The...
Category: District 2-Northeast , District 6-East Central 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 
