December 2014
AMES, Iowa – Dec. 30, 2014 – The Iowa Department of Transportation will hold a public information meeting Tuesday, Jan. 13, to discuss the proposed resurfacing of U.S. 63 from just south of Second Street in Malcom north to U.S. 6 in Poweshiek County. As part of the project, sidewalks within the project limits will also be improved to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act standards. All interested persons are invited to attend this meeting anytime between 5 and...
NEW HAMPTON, Iowa – Dec. 11, 2014 – The bridge carrying Iowa 281 over Poyner Creek in Black Hawk County is expected to open tomorrow afternoon, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s New Hampton construction office. For more details on the project, please go http://www.iowadot.gov/roadconstruction/district2/07-2811-043.html The Iowa DOT reminds motorists to drive with caution, obey posted speed limit and other signs in the work area, and be aware that traffic fines for moving violations are at least...
AMES, Iowa – Dec. 10, 2014 – The Iowa Mississippi River Parkway Commission (MRPC) will meet Monday, Dec. 15, at the Putnam Museum, 1717 W. 12th St., in Davenport. Iowa Mississippi River Parkway Commission Agenda 9 a.m. Roll call Welcome *Approval of Nov. 7, 2014, meeting minutes 9:10 a.m. *Treasurer report and approval Other business - Reports - Early 2015 events and Great River Road promotion 9:20 a.m. Corridor Management Plan - Committee report - Great River Road route review...
AMES, IOWA – Dec. 10, 2014 – All Iowa Department of Transportation business locations will be closed Thursday, Dec. 25, 2014, and Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015. All business locations will resume normal operations on the Friday following the holiday closure. All Iowa DOT driver’s license stations will be open from 7:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. on Dec. 24, 2014. As always, the Iowa DOT’s online services will be available 24/7 at https://mymvd.iowadot.gov. # Contacts: Office of Vehicle & Motor Carrier...
AMES, Iowa – Dec. 9, 2014 – The Iowa Transportation Commission approved the following items during its meeting today at the Iowa Department of Transportation’s headquarters in Ames. Order number Title Actions taken Presenter D-2015-27 Approve Minutes of the Nov. 4, 2014, Commission Meeting Approved Connie Page, Commission secretary, 515-239-1242 PPM-2015-28 Revitalize Iowa’s Sound Economy (RISE) Application – Mount Pleasant (delegation) Approved (details below) Craig Markley, director, Office of Systems Planning, 515-239-1027 PPM-2015-29 Calendar Year (CY) 2015 Intercity Bus Grant...
AMES, Iowa – Dec. 9, 2014 – Today, the Iowa Transportation Commission (Commission) approved more than $2.7 million in grants for four intercity transit providers for the calendar year 2015 Intercity Bus Grant Program. The Commission approved the funds for 10 projects submitted by the following four entities. City of Dubuque Public Transit (The Jule) Jefferson Lines City of Fort Dodge Public Transit (DART) Burlington Trailways With the current trend in intercity bus transportation moving away from rural connectivity into...
AMES, Iowa – Dec. 4, 2014 – The Iowa Transportation Commission will hold its next business meeting Tuesday, Dec. 9, in the Materials conference room at the Iowa Department of Transportation’s headquarters at 800 Lincoln Way in Ames. Business meeting agenda Time Title Presenter 1:30 p.m. *Approve Minutes of the Nov.4, 2014, Commission Meeting Connie Page, Commission secretary, 515-239-1242 Commission Comments Staff Comments 1:35 p.m. *Revitalize Iowa’s Sound Economy (RISE) Application – Mount Pleasant (delegation) Craig Markley, director, Office of...
AMES, Iowa – Dec. 3, 2014 – The Iowa Department of Transportation will hold a public information meeting Tuesday, Dec. 16, to discuss the proposed replacement of the bridges on Interstate 35 over the Skunk River, 2.6 miles south of U.S. 30, in Story County. The proposed project would include widening approximately 1.5 miles of I-35 to six lanes and replacing the bridge over I-35 at Story County Road E-57. Story County Road E-57 would be closed to through traffic...
AMES, Iowa – Dec. 2, 2014 – The Iowa Department of Transportation will hold a public information meeting Tuesday, Dec. 16, to discuss the conceptual alternatives for a proposed U.S. 63 northwest bypass of Oskaloosa as well as the project study area. All interested persons are invited to attend this meeting anytime between 5 and 7 p.m. at the Oskaloosa High School Commons, 1816 N. Third St. The meeting will be conducted utilizing an open forum format. Iowa DOT staff...