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Iowa Transportation Commission to meet on Tuesday, Feb. 11 in Ames

February 06, 2025

AMES, Iowa – Feb. 6, 2025 – The Iowa Transportation Commission will hold its next business meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, in the Materials Conference Room at the Iowa Department of Transportation’s headquarters at 800 Lincoln Way in Ames. Business meeting agenda Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025 Time Title Presenter 1 p.m. *Approve Minutes of the Jan. 21, 2025, Commission Meeting Stuart Anderson, director, Transportation Development Division, 515-239-1661 Commission Comments Iowa DOT Staff Comments *Administrative Rules – 761 IAC Chapter...

Corridor Study and Feasibility Survey for U.S. 20 from the Peosta Interchange to the Swiss Valley Interchange

February 04, 2025

AMES, Iowa – Feb. 4, 2025 – We need your help as the Iowa DOT looks at future transportation needs on U.S. 20 from the Peosta Interchange to the Swiss Valley Interchange in Dubuque County. Studying this corridor and getting your feedback on the vision of U.S. 20 will help establish a common foundation for transportation plans in the future. SHARE YOUR FEEDBACK ONLINE BY FEBRUARY 18 The Corridor Study materials will give you information about the study and the...

Lane closure on U.S. 30 between Wheatland and Calamus begins on Feb. 10

February 03, 2025

DAVENPORT, Iowa – Feb. 3, 2025 – If you travel on U.S. 30 between Wheatland and Calamus you should be aware of a lane closure that could slow down your trip, according to the Iowa DOT’s Davenport construction office. Beginning on Monday, Feb. 10, until December 2025, weather permitting, crews will close one lane of U.S. 30 between Clinton County Road Y-4E/130th Ave. near Wheatland, and Clinton County Road Y-44/170th Ave. near Calamus, for the replacement of three bridges over...

Iowa Mississippi River Parkway Commission to meet on Friday, Jan. 31 in Fort Madison

January 28, 2025

AMES, Iowa – Jan. 28, 2025 – The Iowa Mississippi River Parkway Commission (MRPC) will meet on Friday, Jan. 31, at the Connection Bank, 636 Ave. G, in Fort Madison. Iowa Mississippi River Parkway Commission Agenda 10 a.m. Roll call Welcome and introductions 10:15 a.m. *Approval of Oct. 18, 2024, meeting minutes *Approval of expense report 10:20 a.m. Budget *Allocate and approve funding for upcoming year *Approval of bill to print MRPC historical document 11:00 a.m. Discuss and tour Ft....

Potholes are popping up across Iowa as temperatures fluctuate

January 27, 2025

AMES, Iowa – Jan. 27, 2025 – The freezing and thawing we’ve experienced so far this winter along with ample snow and moisture has caused potholes to show up on Iowa’s roadways. Potholes are mostly caused by moisture getting into or underneath pavement. During freeze and thaw periods, moisture causes the asphalt or concrete roadways to shift, buckle, or break. When vehicles drive over these weakened areas, the patches can come loose, leaving those dreaded potholes. Iowa Department of Transportation,...

UPDATE: Iowa DOT opens temporary DMV location at Iowa Valley Community College

January 24, 2025

AMES, IOWA – Jan. 24, 2025 – Due to ongoing water issues at the Marshalltown Mall, the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Marshalltown DMV will be operating from a temporary location at Iowa Valley Community College to serve customers from Friday, January 24 through Friday, January 31, until further notice. The temporary service center will be located in the Iowa Valley Community College District Administration Building. Hours, parking, entrance and contact information is below. Signage will be in place to direct...

Tell us what you think about a proposed bridge replacement on Iowa 15 over Pilot Creek in Pocahontas County

January 22, 2025

AMES, Iowa – Jan. 22, 2025 – Tell us what you think about a planned bridge replacement on Iowa 15 over Pilot Creek in Pocahontas County (Event # 6408). Construction is scheduled to begin in 2027. Traffic will be detoured during construction. The proposed detour would follow Pocahontas County Roads C-26 and 290th Avenue to and from the junctions of Iowa 15. Access to properties will be maintained at all times. SHARE YOUR FEEDBACK Share your comments (by February 3)...

Actions taken at Iowa Transportation Commission Meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 21

January 21, 2025

AMES, Iowa – Jan. 21, 2025 – The Iowa Transportation Commission approved the following items during its meeting today. Business meeting actions taken Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025 Order Number Title Action taken Presenter D-2025-44 Approve Minutes of the Dec. 10, 2024, Commission Meeting Approved Charlie Purcell, deputy director, Transportation Development Division, 515-239-1592 MV-2025-45 Administrative Rules – 761 IAC Chapter 401, Special Registration Plates Approved Kathleen Meradith-Eyers, director, Motor Vehicle Division, 515-231-1230 MV-2025-46 Administrative Rules – 761 IAC Chapter 451, Emergency...

Iowa Transportation Commission approves statewide Transportation Alternatives Set-aside Program funding

AMES, Iowa – Jan. 21, 2025 – Today, the Iowa Transportation Commission approved $4,023,866 in total funding for eight statewide Transportation Alternatives Set-aside Program projects. This program supports projects that will have a statewide or multi-regional impact, expand the state’s multi-modal transportation system, enhance tourism, and provides safe routes to school. The majority of Transportation Alternatives Set-aside program funding is distributed to Iowa’s metropolitan planning organizations and regional planning affiliations for the selection of local projects. The Commission awards Transportation...

Iowa Transportation Commission approves Iowa's Clean Air Attainment Program funding

Ames, Iowa – Jan. 21, 2025 – Today, the Iowa Transportation Commission approved $4 million in total funding for four projects from the Iowa's Clean Air Attainment Program. The program was created in 1994 for the purpose of reducing transportation-related congestion and air pollution. This funding is available to cities, counties, transit agencies, metropolitan planning organizations, regional planning affiliations, state agencies, and nonprofit organizations through an annual application-based program. The projects and approved funding amounts are listed below. Enterprise Commute...

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