April 2013
DES MOINES, Iowa – April 25, 2013 – Crack sealing work will take place in both directions of Interstate 35 between First Street near Ankeny and the interchange with I-80/I-235 on Sunday, April 28, from 6:30 a.m. until 11 a.m., weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Ames and Des Moines North maintenance garages. This project will require slow-moving maintenance activities. The Iowa DOT does not anticipate any delays for motorists. The Iowa DOT reminds motorists to drive...
AMES, Iowa – April 25, 2013 – As the soil temperatures continue to rise, farmers are preparing to get into the fields as soon as the weather allows. Adding these vehicles to the mix on Iowa roadways will call for increasing patience on the part of motorists who will be sharing the road with slow-moving farm equipment. In the spirit of cooperation, the Iowa Department of Transportation is urging both motorists and farm vehicle operators to exercise caution during the...
AMES, Iowa – April 25, 2013 – The 10th Anniversary Motorcycle Safety Forum is a rider-focused event facilitated by Iowa’s motorcycle safety team, a diverse partnership of motorcycle safety advocates; the Iowa Department of Transportation and Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau; and motorcycle trainers, dealers and riders. This one-day, interactive forum features several presentations, safety displays, rider training, an exhibitor tradeshow, and other exhibits. When: Friday, April 26, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Varied Industries Building on the Iowa State...
DES MOINES, Iowa – April 24, 2013 – Nighttime hot-mix asphalt resurfacing work on both directions of Interstate 80 between I-35/235 (exit 123) near West Des Moines and Iowa 141/Northwest Urbandale Drive (exit 127) near Urbandale will require intermittent lane and ramp closures. The lane and ramp closures are scheduled from 9 p.m. Sundays to 6 a.m. Mondays and from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Mondays through Thursdays beginning Sunday, May 12, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of...
JEFFERSON, Iowa – April 24, 2013 – A hot-mix asphalt resurfacing project on U.S. 69 between Story County Road E-18 (near Story City) and Iowa 175 (near Jewell) will require restricting traffic to a single lane in alternating directions weekdays and Saturdays during daylight hours beginning Monday, April 29, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Jefferson construction office. Motorists should expect delays in the work zone and will be directed by flaggers and a pilot car when...
JEFFERSON, Iowa – April 24, 2013 – A road resurfacing project on both directions of Iowa 210 between Iowa 141 (near Woodward) and Iowa 17 (near Madrid) will require restricting traffic to a single lane in alternating directions weekdays and Saturdays during daylight hours beginning Monday, April 29, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Jefferson construction office. Motorists should expect delays in the work zone and will be directed by flaggers and a pilot car when construction...
SIOUX CITY, Iowa – April 23, 2013 – Reconstruction of a four-lane highway to include a center left-turn lane on U.S. 75 in Merrill, in Plymouth County, will require lane restrictions beginning Monday, April 29, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Sioux City construction office. During the first week of May, traffic will be switched to one lane in each direction between the BNSF’s railroad crossing and the bridge over the West Fork of the Floyd River....
AMES, Iowa – April 22, 2013 – The Iowa Mississippi River Parkway Commission will hold its quarterly meeting Saturday, April 27, in the Calypso Restaurant at The Isle Hotel, 1777 Isle Parkway, in Bettendorf. The Iowa commission meeting is being held in conjunction with the Mississippi River Parkway Commission’s (MRPC) semi-annual meeting. Agenda 8 a.m. Roll call Welcome *Approval of March 21, 2013, quarterly meeting minutes Treasurer’s report Fundraising status report Fulfillment of open Jackson County seat Website Maps distribution...
AMES, Iowa – April 20, 2013 – The Iowa Department of Transportation has learned of the arrest of and charges being filed against former employee David Weigel. The charges concern David Weigel allegedly using his position in the Department for personal gain while disposing of excess state property. David Weigel worked at the DOT from June of 1995 until July of 2011. The DOT learned of possible criminal activity by David Weigel in May of 2011. We took immediate action...
NEW HAMPTON, Iowa – April 19, 2013 – Bridge maintenance work and painting will require restricting traffic to one lane on Iowa 9 at the Mississippi River bridge between Lansing, Iowa, and Wisconsin beginning Monday, April 29, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s New Hampton construction office. Traffic will be directed through the work zone by flaggers from sunrise to sunset on weekdays and Saturdays. Beginning Monday, May 6, temporary traffic signals will direct traffic through the...