February 2013
AMES, Iowa – Feb. 28, 2013 – On Jan. 15, 2013, the Iowa Department of Transportation began issuing REAL ID-approved driver’s licenses (DLs) and nonoperator’s identification (ID) cards that meet federal standards for physical security and verification of identity and legal presence in the United States. A REAL ID-approved document is also a valid form of federally issued identification, such as a U.S. passport book or card. Iowa’s REAL ID DL or nonoperator ID card looks nearly identical to a...
AMES, Iowa – Feb. 28, 2013 – The Iowa Department of Transportation will hold a public information meeting Thursday, March 14, to discuss the design and right-of-way impacts for the proposed four-lane reconstruction of U.S. 61 in Louisa County from 130th Street north to the existing four-lane roadway at the Muscatine County line. The public is invited to attend the meeting anytime between 5 and 7 p.m. at the Louisa-Muscatine Elementary School Cafeteria, 14506 170th Street in Letts. This public...
AMES, Iowa – Feb. 27, 2013 – The Iowa Department of Transportation is thinking of spring and summer as the agency ramps up its recruiting of paid interns for the upcoming construction season. The Iowa DOT is looking to hire 70 engineering interns at locations around the state, as well as 12 summer positions in other focus areas. Starting pay for these positions is $14.05 per hour. Applicants need to act quickly as the deadline to apply is close of...
AMES, Iowa – Feb. 27, 2013; 11 a.m. update – Warmer pavement temperatures and diminishing snowfall has helped most interstate routes return to normal winter driving conditions, which consists of wet roads with spotty areas of partial snow coverage. Iowa Department of Transportation road crews are still working to clean up remaining routes impacted by the winter storm. Salt is also being applied to trouble spots throughout the entire system. The Iowa Department of Transportation’s WeatherView system is presently reporting...
AMES, Iowa – Feb. 27, 2013; 9 a.m. update – The winter storm is continuing to impact Iowa roadways this morning, especially in portions of central, south central and eastern Iowa. The Iowa Department of Transportation’s WeatherView system is presently reporting a north-northeast wind of 5 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Light snow is also continuing to fall across much of the state. A winter storm warning issued by the National Weather Service’s remains in...
AMES, Iowa – Feb. 27, 2013:8:30 update – The Iowa Department of Transportation is reporting that westbound Interstate 80 in Jasper County, near Kellogg (milepost 178), has reopened to traffic following a traffic incident that involved multiple semi-tractor trailer units. #
AMES, Iowa – Feb. 27, 2013 – The Iowa Department of Transportation is reporting that westbound Interstate 80 in Jasper County, near Kellogg (milepost 178), is currently completely blocked due to a crash involving multiple semi-tractor trailer units. One vehicle is laid over on its side blocking all lanes of travel, so this incident will take some time to clear and reopen the highway. There is presently no detour in place, so avoid the area if possible or expect delays....
AMES, Iowa – Feb. 27, 2013; 5 a.m. update – The winter storm will continue to impact roadways in portions of central and southeast Iowa through this morning. The Iowa Department of Transportation’s WeatherView system is presently reporting a north-northeast wind of 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Snow is also continuing to fall across much of the state. A winter storm warning issued by the National Weather Service’s remains in effect in until noon...
AMES, Iowa – Feb. 26, 2013 – 9 p.m. – As snow continues to fall over central and eastern Iowa overnight, Iowa Department of Transportation crews will continue working to maintain the state’s highways, as necessary. Motorists should stay alert for hazardous road conditions. What to expect this evening and overnight Areas of blowing and drifting snow will continue across central and eastern Iowa. The National Weather Service is advising that an additional accumulation of 1 to 3 inches of...
AMES, Iowa – Feb. 26, 2013; 5 p.m. update – Motorists are urged to monitor weather and road conditions before traveling – stay informed and plan ahead. Overnight tonight, north to northeast winds of 20 to 30 mph, with higher gusts, are expected to cause blowing and drifting snow, reducing visibilities to less than one-quarter mile at times. The combination of light blowing snow and cold surface temperatures could result in icy roadways due to a phenomenon called wheel-track glazing....