AMES, Iowa – June 13, 2013 – The Iowa Department of Transportation will hold a public information meeting Tuesday, June 25, to discuss the proposed bridge replacement on U.S. 18 over the Ocheyedan River, 2.3 miles west of Clay County Road M-27. The public is invited to attend the meeting anytime between 5 and 7 p.m. at the Everly Community Center, 203 N. Main St. This public information meeting will be conducted utilizing an open forum format. Iowa DOT staff...
NEW HAMPTON, Iowa – June 11, 2013 – Beginning late in the afternoon Tuesday, June 11, the detour on U.S. 63 between U.S. 218 and West Airline Highway will be removed. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction between Newell and Donald streets, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s New Hampton construction office. At 12 a.m. Friday, June 14, reconstruction work between Newell and Donald streets will result in opposing traffic in a two-lane, two-way traffic...
FY 2014-2018 Iowa Transportation Improvement Program approved by the Iowa Transportation Commission AMES, Iowa – June 11, 2013 – The Iowa Transportation Commission has approved the Fiscal Year 2014-2018 Iowa Transportation Improvement Program. The Program reflects Iowa’s multimodal transportation system through inclusion of investments in aviation, transit, railroads, trails and highways. The Commission and the Iowa Department of Transportation remain committed to providing modern, safe and efficient transportation services to the public. A major component of the Program is the...
AMES, Iowa – June 11, 2013 – Today, the Iowa Transportation Commission approved $786,651 in total funding for six Safe Routes to School program projects. The program was created with federal transportation funds in 2005 with the purpose of increasing the number of children safely walking and bicycling to school. Funding is available to cities, counties, state agencies, nonprofit organizations, and public and private schools through an annual application-based program. The projects, award recipients and approved funding amounts are listed...
AMES, Iowa – June 11, 2013 – Today, the Iowa Transportation Commission approved $1.3 million in total funding for seven federal Recreational Trails Program projects. The federal Recreational Trails Program was created in 1991 for the purpose of developing and maintaining recreational trails and trail-related facilities for both motorized and nonmotorized trail users. This funding is available to cities, counties, state and federal agencies, and private organizations through an annual application-based program. The projects, award recipient and approved funding amounts...
AMES, Iowa – June 11, 2013 – Today, the Iowa Transportation Commission approved $977,502 in total funding for six statewide Transportation Alternatives program projects. The Transportation Alternatives program was authorized by the most recent federal transportation funding act, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21), and replaces the former Transportation Enhancements program. This program supports projects such as trails, Safe Routes to School, overlooks, and the preservation or rehabilitation of historic transportation facilities. The majority of Transportation Alternatives...
Ames, Iowa – June 11, 2013 – Today, the Iowa Transportation Commission approved $4,162,804 in total funding for 12 projects from Iowa's Clean Air Attainment Program. The program was created in 1994 for the purpose of reducing transportation-related congestion and air pollution. This funding is available to cities, counties, state agencies and nonprofit organizations through an annual application-based program. The projects, award recipient and approved funding amounts are listed below. Central Corridor Complete Streets and Capacity Improvements Marion: $1 million...
AMES, Iowa – June 11, 2013 – Today, the Iowa Transportation Commission approved a Revitalize Iowa's Sound Economy (RISE) Local Development grant application submitted by the city of Allison. Up to $155,475 will be made available to assist in construction of an approximately 720-foot extension of Oak Street north from the end of the existing pavement located on the southeast side of town in their industrial park. This project is anticipated to be completed by August 2014. This project is...
AMES, Iowa – June 11, 2013 – Today, the Iowa Transportation Commission approved a Revitalize Iowa's Sound Economy (RISE) Immediate Opportunity grant application submitted by the city of Ottumwa. Up to $1,172,195 will be made available to assist in the construction of a right-turn lane on U.S. 34 and reconstruction of approximately 2,500 feet of Iowa Avenue from U.S. 34 north to Kay Avenue located on the east side of town. This project is anticipated to be completed by August...
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