February 2008
AMES, Iowa – The preferred bridge type alternatives for the Iowa River bridge on U.S. 65 in Iowa Falls will be discussed at a public meeting Thursday, Feb. 21, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT). The alternatives to be discussed were chosen as a result of a November 2007 public meeting on the bridge replacement project. The Iowa DOT will hold the meeting at the Gentle Student Center, 1200 Main St. in Iowa Falls. The public is...
Time Title Presenter 8 a.m. *Approving minutes of the January 8, 2008, Commission meeting Connie Page 515-239-1242 Commission comments Staff comments *Approving Commission meeting dates from June 2008 through May 2009 8:05 a.m. *FY 2009 Traffic Safety Improvement Program projects Tom Welch 515-239-1267 8:10 a.m. *Federal Highway Railroad Crossing Safety Program Peggy Baer 515-239-1052 8:15 a.m. *Review the FFY 2009 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) funding applications Kay Thede 515-239-1048 8:20 a.m. * Iowa 's Clean Air Attainment Program funding recommendations...
AMES, Iowa – The Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) has taken the first step to becoming REAL ID compliant. The REAL ID Act of 2005 required the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish minimum standards for state-issued driver's licenses and identification cards that federal agencies would accept for official purposes on or after May 11, 2008. T he Act defined "official purposes" as access to federal facilities, boarding federally-regulated commercial aircraft, entry into nuclear power plants,...
AMES, Iowa – The westbound rest area on Interstate 80 at Grinnell will be closed today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The closure is necessary to remove a semi that slid off the entrance ramp to the rest area. The closure will have no affect on I-80 traffic.
AMES, Iowa –The Iowa Department of Transportation reports U.S. 34 between Ottumwa and Albia is now open to traffic. The road had been closed earlier today to allow snowplows to clear the roadway following several traffic incidents. The Iowa DOT will be monitoring road conditions and issuing additional alerts, as warranted.
AMES, Iowa – The southbound lanes of U.S. 63 four miles north of Eddyville are currently blocked by semis. The Iowa Department of Transportation will be monitoring conditions and provide further travel advisories, as warranted. Road condition information is available on the Internet by visiting 511ia.org or by dialing 511.
AMES, Iowa – The Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) has closed U.S. 34 between Ottumwa and Albia. Traffic is prohibited from Wal-Mart in Ottumwa to the junction of U.S. 34 and Iowa 5 in Albia. Many traffic crashes on this stretch of road have hindered the operation of snowplows. The closure is necessary to allow snowplows to bring the roadway to a passable condition. Traveler information With this winter weather event, Iowa DOT officials urge drivers to evaluate the...
AMES, Iowa –The Iowa Department of Transportation reports U.S. 34 between Ottumwa and Albia is now open to traffic. The road had been closed earlier today to allow snowplows to clear the roadway following several traffic incidents. The Iowa DOT will be monitoring road conditions and issuing additional alerts, as warranted. #
AMES, Iowa – The Iowa Department of Transportation's (Iowa DOT) driver's license station in Muscatine is closing for the day. Inclement weather has closed the mall that houses the Iowa DOT facility. #
AMES, Iowa – The southbound lanes of U.S. 63 four miles north of Eddyville are currently blocked by semis. The Iowa Department of Transportation will be monitoring conditions and provide further travel advisories, as warranted. Road condition information is available on the Internet by visiting 511ia.org or by dialing 511. #