April 2012
AMES, Iowa – April 30, 2012 – Iowa’s warm winter and early spring have farmers more ready than ever to get into the fields for spring planting, meaning Iowa motorists will soon be sharing the road with farm vehicles. The Iowa Department of Transportation is urging motorists and farm vehicle operators to exercise caution during the movement of slow-moving equipment on Iowa’s roadways. Data for 2011 shows a total of 198 crashes involved farm equipment. Those crashes resulted in seven...
AMES, Iowa – April 30, 2012 – Please join the Iowa Department of Transportation, in cooperation with the Federal Railroad Administration and Illinois Department of Transportation, for an informational webinar for media concerning the Chicago to Omaha Regional Passenger Rail System Planning Study today. Findings of the draft route alternatives analysis will be presented. Webinar space is limited. Reserve your webinar seat now at: www3.gotomeeting.com/register/135090782. Title: Chicago to Omaha Regional Passenger Rail System Planning Study Date: Monday, April 30, 2012...
AMES, Iowa – April 24, 2012 – Iowa 92 is now open to traffic just west of Sigourney in Keokuk County, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s District 5 Office in Fairfield. Iowa 92 was closed April 24 as a precautionary measure pending bridge deck inspection and repair. 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...
AMES, Iowa – April 27, 2012 – The Iowa Department of Transportation seeks to clarify the process used and laws associated with issuance of special license plates with processed emblems. Iowa law provides three methods for issuance of special license plates with a processed emblem. The Iowa DOT can be directed by the legislature to produce a special plate. The legislature determines the eligibility criteria, and directs the recipient and use of the funds generated by the purchase of legislatively...
AMES, Iowa – April 27, 2012 – The Iowa Department of Transportation is working across the state this summer to determine how many cars, trucks and other vehicles are using the state's roadways. This year’s efforts are concentrated in southwestern Iowa, but occasionally crews will work elsewhere in the state. Many employees will spend peak hours between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. at one location counting the morning, noon and evening traffic. They count and classify vehicles, record vehicle turning...
DAVENPORT, Iowa – April 26, 2012 – Concrete pavement work on eastbound Interstate 280 between U.S. 6 (exit 1) and the Mississippi River bridge in Davenport will require motorists to share the roadway with opposing traffic on westbound I-280 starting at 7 a.m. Monday, April 30, until mid-November, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Davenport construction office. A 12-foot width lane restriction will be in place in the open lanes during construction. The eastbound I-280 exit ramp...
AMES, Iowa – April 26, 2012 – The Iowa Department of Transportation, in cooperation with the Federal Railroad Administration and Illinois Department of Transportation, will be providing an informational webinar for media concerning the Chicago to Omaha Regional Passenger Rail System Planning Study. Findings of the draft route alternatives analysis will be presented. Webinar space is limited. Reserve your webinar seat now at: www3.gotomeeting.com/register/135090782. Title: Chicago to Omaha Regional Passenger Rail System Planning Study Date: Monday, April 30, 2012 Time:...
AMES, Iowa – April 26, 2012 – The Iowa Department of Transportation is announcing grant awards to six groups in association with the Urban Youth Corps program. The grants were awarded to the city of Dubuque (Leisure Services Department); Dubuque County Conservation Board; Friends of Hartman Reserve; Iowa County Conservation Board; Optimae LifeServices/U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; and Siouxland Historical Railroad Association. Youth in these areas of the state whom are interested in working for one of the sponsors should...
AMES, Iowa – April 26, 2012 – The Iowa Department of Transportation will hold a public information meeting Thursday, May 10, to discuss proposed improvements to Iowa 14 from 0.3 mile north of U.S. 20 in Grundy County to the south junction of Iowa 57 in Butler County. The public is invited to attend the meeting anytime between 5 and 6:30 p.m. at the Parkersburg City Hall, 608 U.S. 57. The proposed improvements on Iowa 14 include culvert repairs, subdrain...
AMES, Iowa – April 26, 2012 – Iowans are increasingly using Facebook and other forms of social media to connect with people they know, as well as businesses and government agencies. Now you can get a little “Face” time with the Iowa Department of Transportation. The Iowa DOT is announcing the release of a collection of new Facebook pages designed to share information and generate conversation related to transportation in Iowa. Visit or “Like” one or all of these pages...