January 2011
AMES, Iowa – Jan. 31, 2011 – Travel in many parts of Iowa over the next 48 hours could become treacherous, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT). Currently, northwest Iowa roads are being reported as completely covered with snow and ice. Light snow and freezing drizzle are expected to spread throughout the state through the evening, making travel hazardous. After a brief break in the precipitation early tomorrow morning, the next system is poised to build into the...
AMES, Iowa – Jan. 31, 2011 – The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) is reminding commercial motor carriers that movement of permitted oversize loads is only allowed when the roadways are clear of ice and snow, and visibility is at least 1/4 mile. Presently, many roadways in the state are partially or completely covered with a mix of snow and ice. A wintery mix of freezing rain, freezing drizzle, and heavy snow is possible across the state through Wednesday. For...
AMES, Iowa – Jan. 28, 2011 – The Iowa Department of Transportation’s (DOT) is reporting that work scheduled on the snow gate on Interstate 29 at exit 75 (U.S. 30) near Missouri Valley has been postponed. A closure of this roadway had been set for the northbound lanes today from 9 to 10 a.m. No reschedule date has been set to complete the work on the snow gates. The Iowa DOT reminds motorists to drive with caution, obey posted speed...
AMES, Iowa – Jan. 25, 2011 – Registrations are now being accepted for the Eighth Annual Motorcycle Safety Forum. The Iowa Traffic Safety Alliance, a diverse partnership of highway safety practitioners in engineering, enforcement, education and emergency services, is facilitating the event from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 29 at the Scheman Building on the Iowa State University campus in Ames. Last year’s forum was a sold-out event, so do not wait too long to register. Registration is $10,...
AMES, Iowa – Jan. 21, 2011- The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) is seeking private, nonprofit organizations and public agencies to submit applications to participate in the 2011 Urban Youth Corps program. The program objectives are to provide transportation-related work projects and training opportunities to youth between the ages of 16-21 who face barriers to employment, and accomplish meaningful and productive improvements to transportation facilities. This is a cost-reimbursement program that requires participating agencies to pay expenses prior to seeking...
AMES, Iowa – Jan. 21, 2011 – The Iowa Department of Transportation’s (DOT) is reporting that work on the snow gate on Interstate 35 at exit 111 (U.S. 30) will require the complete closure of the northbound lanes overnight for approximately 20 minutes Wednesday, Jan. 26, beginning at 1 a.m., weather permitting. The ramp from westbound U.S. 30 to northbound I-35 will remain open. The ramp from eastbound U.S. 30 to northbound I-35 will be closed. Traffic can expect delays...
AMES, Iowa – Jan. 21, 2011 – The Iowa Department of Transportation’s (DOT) is reporting that work on the snow gate on Interstate 29 at exit 75 (U.S. 30) near Missouri Valley will require the complete closure of the northbound lanes Friday, Jan. 28, from 9 to 10 a.m., weather permitting. I-29 traffic will be rerouted using the entrance and exit ramps at exit 75. Brief delays can be expected. The Iowa DOT reminds motorists to drive with caution, obey...
(Editor’s note: This news release is being distributed by the Iowa Department of Transportation as a courtesy to the Nebraska Department of Roads.) Jan. 21, 2011 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Beginning Jan. 24, 2011, weather permitting, northbound U.S. 77 traffic southwest of South Sioux City at the Kingsbury interchange will be detoured to enable repairs to the overpass. Traffic will be detoured onto Interstate 129 east to Interstate 29 north. Traffic will continue on 1-29 north to the Wesley Parkway interchange...
AMES, Iowa – Jan. 20, 2011 – More travel headaches could face motorists in Iowa over the next 24 hours, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation. Light snow is expected to fall over the northern parts of the state through Friday, and overnight low temperatures may fall well below zero in some areas. Dangerous wind chills could be a factor and the National Weather Service has issued a wind chill advisory for the northern and northeastern sections of the...
AMES, Iowa – Jan. 18, 2011 – 4:20 p.m. The Iowa Department of Transportation’s (DOT) website is currently offline due to technical difficulties. It is unknown when the site, www.iowadot.gov will be restored. #