Iowa DOT News

February 2010

Travel remains hazardous in parts of western Iowa

February 15, 2010

AMES, Iowa – Feb. 15, 2010 – 5:45 p.m. – The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) is reporting that travel conditions remain hazardous in parts of western Iowa and improvement is not expected today due to the continued strong winds that are causing blowing and drifting. The gusty winds are forecast to diminish from the northwest to southeast Tuesday afternoon/early evening. The eastern half of the state will not see relief until Tuesday night. Interstate 29 closure Southbound I-29 from...

Travel continues to be hazardous in parts of western Iowa

February 15, 2010

AMES, Iowa – Feb. 15, 2010 – 2:30 p.m. – Persistent northwest winds continue to cause blowing and drifting on Iowa roadways. Sustained winds of 20-25 mph, with gusts of up to 40 miles mph, are common in western Iowa. The blowing and drifting problems are expected to continue into Tuesday as winds of up to 25 mph are forecast through tomorrow afternoon/early evening for this area. Southbound Interstate 29 remains closed from the Singing Hills Boulevard interchange in Sioux...

Travel still restricted in parts of western Iowa

February 15, 2010

AMES, Iowa – Feb. 15, 2010 – Noon – Strong northwest winds continue to hamper travel in many parts of Iowa today. Southbound Interstate 29 remains closed from the Singing Hills Boulevard interchange in Sioux City (exit 143) to the Onawa interchange (exit 112). Regular updates Lane restrictions and closing of roadways is a dynamic situation as crews throughout the state work to remove blockages. Therefore, the Iowa DOT will be issuing periodic updates throughout today, as warranted. The information...

Sections of I-29 now open

February 15, 2010

AMES, Iowa – Feb. 15, 2010 – 11:45 a.m. – The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) has reopened northbound Interstate 29 from I-680 (exit 71) to the Singing Hills Boulevard interchange in Sioux City (exit 143). Southbound I-29 is now open from Onawa (exit 112) to Missouri Valley (exit 75). The southbound lanes of I-29 will remain closed from the Singing Hills Boulevard interchange in Sioux City to Onawa until winds subside and the road can be cleared. While most...

Ice and Snow… Take it Slow

February 15, 2010

AMES, Iowa – Feb. 15, 2009 – 9 a.m. - Blustery conditions and continued light snow have caused slick roads and numerous traffic crashes. Traffic on the interstate system in Des Moines is snarled and weather conditions are slowing commuters in the western, north central, central, and south central Iowa. The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) is cautioning drivers that must travel today to slow down, leave ample space between vehicles, and turn off the vehicle’s cruise control. Interstate 29...

I-29 closure extended to I-680 interchange

February 15, 2010

AMES, Iowa – Feb. 15, 2010 – 8 a.m. – The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) has extended the closure of northbound Interstate 29 to the I-680 interchange (exit 71) due to the large number of vehicles stranded on the roadway. Interstate 29 remains closed in both directions from Missouri Valley (exit 75) to the Singing Hills Boulevard exit (exit 143) Sioux City due to numerous vehicles off the road and limited visibility. I-29 is physically blocked at this time...

Blowing snow, travel woes continue today over much of Iowa

February 15, 2010

AMES, Iowa – Feb. 15, 2010 – 5 a.m. – Continued light snow and strong northwest winds continue to hamper travel in northwest, north central, central, and south central Iowa this morning. Interstate 29 remains closed in both directions from Missouri Valley to Sioux City due to numerous vehicles off the road and limited visibility. I-29 is physically blocked at this time by barrels on the mainline and all ramps. All stranded motorists have been removed from the highway. The...

Travel conditions expected to deteriorate tonight due to blowing snow

February 14, 2010

AMES, Iowa – Feb. 14, 2010 – 6:30 p.m. – Strong winds and blowing snow continue to hamper travel in northwest, north central, central and south central Iowa tonight into tomorrow. Interstate 29 will remain closed in both directions from Missouri Valley to Sioux City until Monday morning due to numerous vehicles off the road and limited visibility. The National Weather Service continues its winter weather advisory for blowing snow until Monday at 6 p.m. for northwest, north central, central...

Blowing snow causes traffic problems and slick conditions

February 14, 2010

AMES, Iowa – Feb. 14, 2009 – 4 p.m. – Blowing snow is causing near whiteout conditions in northwest Iowa and slick conditions in northeast, north central and central Iowa. Multiple vehicle crashes and near white out conditions have closed Interstate 29 in both directions from Missouri Valley (exit 75) to Sioux City (exit 143) in western Iowa. Travelers are urged to reduce their vehicle’s speed, turn off the cruise control and leave plenty of room between vehicles to allow...

Interstate 29 closed between Missouri Valley and Sioux City

February 14, 2010

AMES, Iowa – Feb. 14, 2009 – 2:45 p.m. – Multiple vehicle crashes and near white out conditions have closed Interstate 29 in both directions in western Iowa. Crashes involving 30 to 50 vehicles are being reported between Sioux City and Sloan. It is unknown when I-29 will reopen. #

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