April 2009
AMES, Iowa – April 24,2009 – The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) is crafting a greener, bolder new direction for passenger services in the state. Helping navigate the course is a statewide passenger transportation study, which involves several upcoming public meetings. “We are asking everyone in Iowa to join us as we develop this bold new vision -- A Greener, Greater Iowa -- that is ready to meet the state’s future mobility challenges,” said Michelle McEnany, director of the Iowa...
BRITT, Iowa – April 24, 2009 – The reconstruction project on Iowa 4 in Estherville will require the roadway to close completely beginning April 29, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Britt construction office. A patching project has been in place on this roadway to prepare for the reconstruction of Iowa 4 from the south city limits to Iowa 9. Beginning April 29, traffic will be detoured using South First Street and Iowa 9. The closure is...
ATLANTIC, Iowa – April 24, 2009 – A road closure on U.S. 34 originally scheduled for April 27 only has been expanded to add another daily closure April 28, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s District 4 Office. The closure is necessary to provide space for filming. The road will be closed from the junction of Iowa 148 in Corning east to the junction of Adams County Road N-64. The roadway will be reopened overnight April 27 and closed...
CHEROKEE Iowa – April 24, 2009 – A single lane closure is planned for the month of May on Iowa 9 east of Sibley to allow the contractor to complete preparatory work for a full closure of the roadway that is scheduled to begin June 1, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Cherokee construction office. The project scheduled to begin May 4 will close one lane of traffic from approximately 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Iowa 9 from...
AMES, Iowa – April 24, 2009 – The latest edition of one of Iowa's most popular publications, the Iowa Transportation Map, is now available at locations throughout the state and on the Internet. Printed copies of the 2009 map are available at the Iowa Department of Transportation’s (DOT) driver's license stations, district offices and rest areas. An electronic version of the new map, accompanied by an assortment of city detail maps, is also available on the DOT’s Web site. The...
AMES, Iowa – April 24, 2009 – Proposed safety improvements at the intersection of U.S. 18 and Floyd County Road T-24 west of Rudd will be discussed at a public meeting Tuesday, May 5, 2009, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT). The project would provide for reconstruction of Floyd County Road T-24 to improve the intersection alignment. The Iowa DOT will hold the meeting at the Rockford Community Center, 206 W. Main Ave. The public is invited to...
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa – April 23, 2009 – Bridge reconstruction on Interstate 29 1 mile north of exit 72 (Loveland interchange) over the Boyer River began Wednesday in Harrison County closing one lane in both the north- and southbound lanes, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Council Bluffs construction office. Traffic will be maintained through the construction zone in each direction with the use of temporary concrete barrier rail. The open traffic lanes will have a 14-foot-6-inch lane...
AMES, Iowa – April 23, 2009 – Lane closures will be necessary Thursday, April 23, for guard rail repair work on U.S. 20 at milepost 317 (Devon Drive and Dodge Street intersection) until 3 p.m. today, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT). The Iowa DOT reminds motorists to drive with caution, obey posted speed limit and other signs in the work area, and be aware that traffic fines for moving violations are at least double in work zones....
ATLANTIC, Iowa – April 23 , 2009 – U.S 34 will be closed for one day, April 28, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s District 4 Office. The closure is necessary to provide space for filming. The road will be closed from the junction of Iowa 148 in Corning east to the junction of Adams County Road N-64. Traffic will be detoured using Adams County roads J-20 and N-64. The roadway will be returned to normal traffic April 28....
DES MOINES, Iowa – April 23, 2009 – Temporary lane closures on Interstate 80 westbound between exit 123 (I-35/80 and I-235 interchange) and exit 125 (U.S. 6) Thursday, April 23, to allow for pavement marking work, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Des Moines construction office. The work will start at 9 a.m. and should be completed by 3 p.m. today. The Iowa DOT reminds motorists to drive with caution, obey posted speed limit and other signs in...