February 2010
AMES, Iowa – Feb. 17, 2010 – The Iowa Department of Transportation is reporting that the U.S. 218 northbound to Interstate 80 westbound circle ramp near Iowa City will be closed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today for vehicle recovery following an accident. ##
AMES, Iowa – Feb. 16, 2010 – 5 p.m. – The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) is reporting that road conditions have improved somewhat in western Iowa, but several two-lane roads remain restricted to one lane until specialized equipment can be brought in to clear the second lane. Many of the roadways in western Iowa are open to two lanes of traffic, but the shoulders are not cleared of drifts at this time. While these roads are open, the travel...
AMES, Iowa – Feb. 16, 2010 – 1 p.m. – The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) is reporting that road conditions have improved somewhat in western Iowa, but many two-lane roads remain restricted to one lane until specialized equipment can be brought in to clear the second lane. Interstate 29 now open Southbound I-29 from the Singing Hills Boulevard interchange in Sioux City (exit 143) to the Onawa interchange (exit 112) is now open. Interstate 29 is now fully open...
AMES, Iowa – Feb. 16, 2010 – The Iowa Department of Transportation’s Office of Motor Carrier Services has resumed the permitting and movement of oversize loads in certain parts of Iowa following a disruption during the recent winter storm. Movement will be allowed on roadway surfaces classified as “Normal” (displayed in green) or “Wet” (displayed in blue) on the Iowa Winter Road Conditions Map, available at www.511ia.org (select the low bandwidth display, and Winter Conditions tab). The entire movement of...
AMES, Iowa – Feb. 16, 2010 – 11 a.m. – The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) is reporting that southbound Interstate 29 is now open from the Singing Hills Boulevard interchange in Sioux City (exit 143) south to Onawa (exit 112). This was the last section of the interstate to remain closed following a winter storm that began on Sunday. For road conditions, call 511or visit www.511ia.org (Use the low bandwidth site for quickest results.) # Media contact: Tracey Bramble...
AMES, Iowa – Feb. 16, 2010 – Members of the Iowa Transportation Commission will travel to Washington, D.C., to meet with members of Iowa’s congressional delegation March 3 and 4. Items to be discussed include the federal surface transportation bill reauthorization, an update on the implementation of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and the annual and long-term funding needs. Other possible discussion topics include potential changes in federal transportation programs, the federal, state and local roles in...
AMES, Iowa – Feb. 16, 2010 – 8 a.m. – The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) is reporting that road conditions continue to improve in western Iowa, but many Iowa roads remain partially to completely snow and ice covered. Interstate 29 closure Southbound I-29 from the Singing Hills Boulevard interchange in Sioux City (exit 143) to the Onawa interchange (exit 112) remains closed this morning. Crews are in the process of treating dangerous icy sections of this roadway. SouthboundI-29 south...
AMES, Iowa – Feb. 16, 2010 – 6 a.m. – The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) is reporting that many Iowa roads remain partially to completely snow and ice covered. While winds have decreased somewhat in western Iowa, slick road conditions exist and drifting snow is reducing many roadways to one lane of travel. Road crews have not reported significantly improved conditions overnight. Interstate 29 closure Southbound I-29 from the Singing Hills Boulevard interchange in Sioux City (exit 143) to...
AMES, Iowa – Feb. 15, 2010 – 9 p.m. – The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) is reporting that all roads, except those in far east central Iowa, are now covered or partially covered with snow and ice. Slick road conditions exist and drifting snow is reducing many roadways to one lane of travel. Road conditions are not expected to improve overnight due to the gusty winds, which will continue across the state through Tuesday. The Iowa DOT’s road weather...
AMES, Iowa – Feb. 15, 2010 – 7:30 p.m. – The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) is reporting that all roads, except those in far east central Iowa, are now covered or partially covered with snow and ice. Slick road conditions exist and drifting snow is reducing many roadways to one lane of travel. Road conditions are not expected to improve this evening due to the gusty winds, which will continue across the state through the overnight hours. On Tuesday,...