June 2013
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 Clarion. Up to $127,275 will be made available to assist in the construction of an approximately 395-foot right-turn lane on Iowa 3 located on the west side of town. This project is anticipated to be completed by December 2013. The improvements are necessary to provide improved access to Hagie Manufacturing Co. and...
AMES, Iowa – June 7, 2013 – The Iowa Transportation Commission will hold its next business meeting Tuesday, June 11, 2013, at the Mid-America Center, One Arena Way in Council Bluffs. Following their business meeting, the Commission will host a public input meeting. Four such meetings are held around the state each year. Business Meeting Agenda Time Title Presenter 8 a.m. *Approving Minutes of the May 14, 2013, Commission Meeting Connie Page, Commission secretary, 515-239-1242 Commission Comments Staff Comments 8:05...
DAVENPORT, Iowa – June 6, 2013 – Construction of a replacement bridge carrying U.S. 6 traffic over West Wapsinconoc Creek, 1.5 miles west of West Liberty, will require closing the roadway between Muscatine/Cedar County roads X-30 and X-40, beginning Monday, June 17, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Davenport construction office. Motorists will be detoured around the construction zone using Muscatine/Cedar County roads X-30 and X-40 and Interstate 80 between exits 254 and 259. For traveler information...
FAIRFIELD, Iowa – June 5, 2013 – A resurfacing project to repair the rough surface on U.S. 34 west of Ottumwa is scheduled to restart during the week of June 17, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s District 5 Office. The project, which has been delayed due to unfavorable weather conditions, includes hot-mix asphalt resurfacing and addition of a four-foot paved shoulder to the roadway. This project is expected to be completed by late August. The Iowa...
AMES, Iowa – June 4, 2013 – The Iowa Department of Transportation, Iowa State Patrol and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will participate in the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Roadcheck 2013 June 4-6. The agencies will be working in Iowa as part of the 25th annual international truck and motor coach safety and security event consisting of 72 continuous hours of enforcement activity throughout Canada, Mexico and the United States. Roadcheck is the largest targeted enforcement program directed to...
ANKENY, Iowa – June 4, 2013 – Renewing your driver’s license from the comfort of your own home is expected to become a reality in mid-July, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation. In May, Governor Branstad signed House File 355 that paved the way for the Iowa DOT to write rules governing the online renewal process. That process is expected to be completed and the online system up and running in mid-July. “We are looking forward to making the...
AMES, Iowa – June 4, 2013 – The Iowa Department of Transportation will hold a public information meeting Tuesday, June 18, to discuss the proposed reconstruction of Iowa 196 from the U.S. 71 intersection north to approximately 0.8 mile south of Sac County Road D-36. The Raccoon River bridge will also be replaced. The public is invited to attend the meeting anytime between 5 and 7 p.m. at the Sac Community Center, 1015 W. Main St. in Sac City. This...
AMES, Iowa – June 4, 2013 – The Iowa Mississippi River Parkway Commission will hold its quarterly meeting Thursday, June 6, at 207 Lorenz Lane, in Guttenberg. Agenda 11 a.m. Roll call Welcome *Approval of April 27, 2013, meeting minutes Treasurer’s report 11:30 a.m. Iowa Great River Road Corridor Management Plan update – David L. Dahlquist Associates, LLC The Great Race June 23 – in Dubuque and Davenport. Website management Great River Road Ramble Oct. 2 2 p.m. Adjourn *Action...
AMES, Iowa – June 4, 2013 – The Iowa Department of Transportation will be partnering with public transit systems across the state in proclaiming June as Public Transit Appreciation Month. During this event, everyone is encouraged to park their vehicle and use one of Iowa’s 35 public transit systems. Let someone else do the driving and sit back and relax. The Office of Public Transit Director Michelle Mc Enany, reported, “Public transit reduces traffic congestion, allows individuals to maintain independence,...
AMES, Iowa – June 3, 2013 – The Iowa Department of Transportation will hold a public information meeting Thursday, June 13, to discuss the proposed bridge repair of the Julien Dubuque Mississippi River bridge at U.S. 20 in Dubuque County. The public is invited to attend the meeting anytime between 4 and 6 p.m. at the Dubuque County supervisors’ chambers, 720 Central Ave. in Dubuque. This public information meeting will be conducted utilizing an open forum format. Iowa DOT staff...