Iowa DOT News

December 2012

Iowa DOT closes I-35 north of Ames

December 20, 2012

AMES, Iowa – Dec. 20, 2012 – The Iowa Department of Transportation is announcing the closure of Interstate 35 from U.S. 30 (Ames) to U.S.18 (Mason City/Clear Lake). The north- and southbound lanes in Iowa will be closed, as well as all entrance ramps to I-35. The closure is due to the hazardous travel conditions and number of crashes. Iowa's interstate gate closure system is being activated and the I-35 mainline highway will be closed, as well as all entrance...

Cedar Rapids driver's license station closing early today

December 20, 2012

AMES, Iowa – Dec. 20, 2012 – The Iowa Department of Transportation is announcing that the Cedar Rapids driver's license station will be closing at 4 p.m. today due to the blizzard conditions. The facility is expected to reopen on Friday at 8:30 a.m. #

Expected travel conditions in Iowa for remainder of Thursday

December 20, 2012

AMES, Iowa – Dec. 20, 2012 – The Iowa Department of Transportation is offering a preview of anticipated travel conditions for the remainder of Thursday and into the overnight hours. A blizzard warning currently remains in effect until 6 p.m.; travel is not expected to significantly improve until later Friday. Snow will gradually taper off. A northwest wind will be sustained at 25 to 35 mph, with strong gusts. Travelers can expect 50-60 mph wind gusts in the eastern third...

Iowa's State agencies coordinating emergency response activities

December 20, 2012

AMES, Iowa – Dec. 20, 2012 – As Iowa continues to deal with the blizzard conditions, several state agencies are working together to ensure the safety of travelers and respond to emergency situations. Advance planning and ongoing coordination are key to the efforts of the Iowa Department of Transportation, Iowa State Patrol, Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management, Iowa National Guard and Governor's Office. The National Weather Service has also been a valuable partner in the coordination effort. Prepositioning of...

High winds a serious travel hazard for large trucks and other high-profile vehicles

December 20, 2012

AMES, Iowa – Dec. 20, 2012 – The Iowa Department of Transportation is advising motorists that high wind speeds, with gusts exceeding 50 mph, and blowing snow are creating a serious travel hazard for commercial motor vehicles, other high-profile vehicles and vehicles towing trailers. The Iowa DOT and Iowa State Patrol are reporting numerous traffic crashes (many are multi-vehicle incidents), jack-knifed vehicles and semi-tractor trailers unable to climb steep inclines that are blocking roads throughout the state. The Iowa DOT...

Scott County added to “No Travel” Advisory

December 20, 2012

AMES, Iowa – Dec. 20, 2012: 12:30 p.m. – Dangerous winter weather continues through Iowa. Scott County, which had not been included in the previous “No Travel” advisory, has now been added to that list. DOT District 1 (Central Iowa) – Webster, Hamilton, Hardin, Grundy, Green, Boone, Story, Marshall, Tama, Polk, Jasper and Poweshiek counties DOT District 2 (Northern Iowa) – Kossuth, Winnebago, Worth, Mitchell, Howard, Winneshiek, Allamakee, Hancock, Cerro Gordo, Floyd, Chickasaw, Fayette, Clayton, Humboldt, Wright, Franklin, Butler, Bremer,...

Some Iowa DOT facilities to remain closed for the day

December 20, 2012

AMES, Iowa – Dec. 20, 2012 – The Iowa Department of Transportation is announcing that several of its facilities will remain closed for the remainder of today due to the blizzard. The balance of its previously closed sites reopened at noon. These sites remain closed: Driver's licenses stations at Council Bluffs, Waterloo, Dubuque, Clinton, Iowa City, Burlington, Ottumwa and Marshalltown. Statewide Motor Vehicle Information Center based in Ankeny Statewide Motor Carrier Permit Center based in Ankeny #

Iowa DOT closes I-35 southbound at U.S. 18 interchange

December 20, 2012

AMES, Iowa – Dec. 20, 2012 – The Iowa Department of Transportation has activated its road closure gate systems at the I-35 southbound/U.S. 18 interchange. The gate arms are down. Southbound I-35 travelers must exit at U.S. 18. Traveler services are available at the nearby U.S. 18 exits into Clear Lake and Mason City. This closure is due to a multiple vehicle accident and emergency response activities. #

“No Travel” advisory extended to midnight tonight

December 20, 2012

AMES, Iowa – Dec. 20, 2012: 10:30 a.m. – Due to life-threatening blizzard conditions, the Iowa Department of Transportation's “No Travel” advisory remains in effect until midnight for the following counties. DOT District 1 (Central Iowa) – Webster, Hamilton, Hardin, Grundy, Green, Boone, Story, Marshall, Tama, Polk, Jasper and Poweshiek counties DOT District 2 (Northern Iowa) – Kossuth, Winnebago, Worth, Mitchell, Howard, Winneshiek, Allamakee, Hancock, Cerro Gordo, Floyd, Chickasaw, Fayette, Clayton, Humboldt, Wright, Franklin, Butler, Bremer, and Black Hawk counties...

Missouri DOT update - I-29 closed from Iowa state line to St, Joseph

December 20, 2012

The Iowa Department of Transportation is distributing this Missouri DOT news release as a courtesy. Interstate 29 is closed in Missouri from the Iowa state line to St. Joseph. For more information, contact MoDOT Customer Service toll free at 1-888 ASK MODOT HANNIBAL - Dec. 20, 2012 - The Missouri State Highway Patrol and Missouri Department of Transportation have closed Interstate 29 from its junction with I-229 (mile marker 56) in St. Joseph, Mo., to the Iowa State Line. Drivers...

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