GRIMES, Iowa – May 14, 2021 – Bridge repairs on southbound Interstate 35 just south of Corporate Woods Drive in Ankeny will require closing the entrance ramp from Corporate Woods Drive to southbound I-35 beginning on Monday morning, May 17, until Monday, June 14, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Grimes construction office. Motorists will follow a marked detour route during this closure (see map). The Iowa DOT reminds motorists to drive with caution, obey the posted...
AMES, Iowa - May 14, 2021 - The Iowa Department of Transportation is working across the state this spring and summer to determine how many cars, trucks, and other vehicles are using the state, county, and city roadways. The information gathered allows transportation officials to better predict traffic volume and weight trends, allowing them to plan improvements that will give Iowans the most benefit for each dollar spent. This year's efforts are concentrated in northeast Iowa, but occasionally crews will...
AMES, Iowa – May 12, 2021 – The Iowa Transportation Commission will hold a public input meeting in Oskaloosa in the Chief Mahaska Room at the Dana M. Atkins Memorial Union, William Penn College, R Avenue West on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, to hear about transportation matters from representatives of local government, interest groups, and individuals. Items that may be discussed at the meeting include the Iowa Transportation Improvement Program; transportation policies; and highway, aviation, rail, river, bicycle, pedestrian, and...
AMES, Iowa – May 12, 2021 – The Iowa Department of Transportation is requesting public input for the proposed replacement of the U.S. 169 over stream bridge 0.1 mile north of the Missouri and Iowa state line, in Ringgold County. The project includes replacing the existing 86’ x 26’ continuous concrete slab bridge with a single 12’ x 12’ x 124’ reinforced concrete box culvert. Construction of the project is anticipated to begin in Fall of 2022. Through traffic on...
AMES, Iowa – May 11, 2021 – The Iowa Transportation Commission approved the following items during its meeting today in Ames. Business meeting actions taken Tuesday, May 11 Order Number Title Action taken Presenter D-2021-81 Approve Minutes of the April 13, 2021, Commission Meeting Approved Danielle Madden, Commission assistant, 515-239-1919 PPM-2021-82 Revitalize Iowa’s Sound Economy (RISE) application – Johnston Approved Craig Markley, director, Systems Planning Bureau, 515-239-1027 PPM-2021-83 RISE application – Pleasant Hill Approved Craig Markley, director, Systems Planning Bureau,...
AMES, Iowa – May 11, 2021 – The Iowa Department of Transportation presented the Iowa Transportation Commission (Commission) with the draft Fiscal Year 2022-2026 Iowa Transportation Improvement Program (Program) at its meeting today. The Program documents investments in Iowa’s multimodal transportation system covering aviation, public transit, railroads, trails, and highways. The Commission and the Iowa DOT remain committed to providing modern, safe, and efficient transportation services to the public. The draft Program is posted and available for public comment on...
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