AMES, Iowa – Dec. 10, 2016 – A multiple vehicle crash is blocking eastbound Interstate 80 between exit 64 (Cass County Road N-28) and exit 70 (Iowa 148) west of the Anita area. Another crash in the area has also significantly slowed westbound traffic. A detour is in place for eastbound travelers. Please avoid the area if possible. Iowa DOT maintenance crews are treating roadways, but conditions are still very slick. Please use caution if you must drive in areas...
AMES, Iowa – Dec. 8, 2016 – The Iowa Transportation Commission will hold its next business meeting at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13, in the Materials Conference Room at the Iowa Department of Transportation’s headquarters at 800 Lincoln Way in Ames. Business meeting agenda Tuesday, Dec. 13 Time Title Presenter 1:30 p.m. *Approve Minutes of the Nov. 8, 2016, Commission Meeting Danielle Griggs, Commission secretary, 515-239-1919 Commission Comments Staff Comments *Administrative Rules: -761 IAC 1, Organization of the Department of...
SIOUX CITY, Iowa – Dec. 5, 2016 – U.S. 20 traffic will be shifted off the detour to the existing lanes in Ida and Sac counties between Galva and Early at noon Friday, Dec. 9, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s District 3 Office. Traffic will remain on the existing lanes through the winter with the detour reactivated in spring 2017. The Iowa DOT reminds motorists to drive with caution, obey the posted speed limit and other...