AMES, Iowa – Jan. 9, 2011 – 7:30 p.m. update – The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) is reporting that the roads in the western third of the state are now mostly or completely covered with snow. Slick road conditions can be expected. Motorists are urged to reduce their travel speeds and turn off the cruise control. Put plenty of space between your vehicle and the vehicles ahead. The latest winter storm is expected to bring significant snow to parts...
AMES, Iowa – Jan. 9, 2011 – 6 p.m. – The Iowa Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Office of Motor Carrier Services 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. The prolonged winter storm, currently moving east across the state, is expected to continue into Tuesday afternoon. Snowfall totals will range from 6-9 inches in the west and generally...
800 Lincoln Way Ames, Iowa Time Title Presenter 1:30 p.m. *Approving Minutes of the Dec. 14, 2010, Commission Meeting Connie Page, Commission secretary, 515-239-1242 Commission Comments Staff Comments 1:35 p.m. *761 Iowa Administrative Code, Chapter 130, “Signing Manual” – Adoption of the 2009 Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices Nancy Richardson, Iowa DOT director, 515-239-1111 1:40 p.m. *Iowa’s Clean Air Attainment Program Funding Recommendations Craig Markley, Office of Systems Planning, 515-239-1027 1:45 p.m. *Statewide Transportation Enhancement Program Funding Recommendations Craig...
FAIRFIELD, Iowa – Jan. 6, 2011 – The new Iowa 2 bridge being constructed over the Des Moines River at Farmington will be raised approximately three feet from the initial design currently under construction, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s (DOT) District 5 office in Fairfield. The DOT made the decision to increase the elevation of the bridge to reduce flood risks and river flooding after hearing concerns from city officials and local residents. The raised bridge will hydraulically...