October 2017
AMES, Iowa – Oct. 16, 2017 – The Iowa Department of Transportation will hold a public information meeting Thursday, Oct. 26, to discuss the proposed improvements of Interstate 35/80/235 interchange in Polk County. All interested persons are invited to attend this meeting anytime between 5 and 6:30 p.m. at the Des Moines North Maintenance Shop, 1530 NE 53rd Ave. The meeting will be conducted utilizing an open forum format. Iowa DOT staff will be present to informally discuss the proposed...
AMES, Iowa – Oct. 16, 2017 – Another Iowa winter is around the corner. Mid-October signals the official beginning of the winter season for the Iowa Department of Transportation. Using data collected from previous winter events, the Iowa DOT’s is working to take a proactive approach to help keep you moving safely this winter. How the Iowa DOT prepares for the winter travel season? The Iowa DOT is strategically making the switch from construction maintenance activities to preparing our equipment,...
CHARITON, Iowa – Oct. 11, 2017 – Due to the rainy conditions this past week, the previously scheduled ramp shoulder construction work, in conjunction with the Interstate 35 interchange pavement project, requiring closure of the southbound I-35 on-ramp and northbound I-35 off-ramp at Warren County Road G-76 (exit 43) will now occur beginning at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17. The closures are scheduled to last for approximately two weeks, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Chariton construction...
FORT MADISON, Iowa – Oct. 10, 2017 – The Iowa Transportation Commission approved the following items during its meeting today at the Comfort Inn & Suites, 6169 Reve Court, U.S. 61 and Iowa 2, in Fort Madison. Order number Title Actions taken Presenter D-2018-19 Approve Minutes of the Sept. 19, 2017, Commission Meeting Approved Danielle Griggs, Commission secretary, 515-239-1919 A-2018-20 Administrative Rules -761 IAC 180, Public Improvement Quotation Process for Governmental Entities Approved Lee Wilkinson, director, Administrative Services Division, 515-239-1340...
FORT MADISON, Iowa – Oct. 10, 2017 – The Iowa Transportation Commission today approved $1,268,267 for five State Recreational Trails Program projects. The State Recreational Trails Program was created in 1988 with 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 agencies, local governments, and nonprofit organizations through an annual application-based program. Projects and approved funding amounts Heritage Trail Bridge 27 Replacement (Dubuque...
AMES, Iowa –Oct. 9, 2017 – The Iowa Department of Transportation is announcing the completion of its www.surveycontrol.iowadot.gov website. This website provides the public and private geospatial community with access to information traditionally found in highway plans; county, city, and state offices; and federal repositories. “Survey control information is available as a basis for locating and mapping boundaries, topographic, and geographic information features,” said Norman Miller, Iowa DOT’s survey manager. “The information available includes, but is not limited to, Iowa...
AMES, Iowa – Oct. 6, 2017 – The Iowa Mississippi River Parkway Commission (MRPC) will meet Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017, at the Princeton Community Center in the Boll’s building, 428 S. River Drive, in Princeton. Iowa Mississippi River Parkway Commission Agenda 10 a.m. Roll call Welcome and introductions *Approval of Sept. 21, 2017, meeting minutes 10:15 a.m. *Treasurer report and approval *Budget planning for 2018 Interpretative center staff update *MRPC meeting schedule – Nov. 16, 2017 10:35 a.m. *Election of...
AMES, Iowa – Oct. 6, 2017 – The Iowa Department of Transportation is providing public notice of the renewal of corridor preservation for the U. S. 218/Iowa 27 corridor in Bremer County from the Cedar River bridges at Janesville north to 240th Street just south of Waverly. The Iowa DOT implemented corridor preservation for this project on Oct. 23, 2008, which was renewed on Oct. 20, 2011 and again on Oct. 13, 2014. It is the intent of the Iowa...
NEW HAMPTON, Iowa – Oct. 6, 2017 – Due to the rainy conditions expected this weekend in the Waterloo area, the previously scheduled southbound U.S. 63 detour switch from Jefferson Street to Commercial Street will now occur Tuesday, Oct. 10, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s New Hampton construction office. The detour had been planned to take place Monday, Oct. 9. Southbound U.S. 63 traffic that is currently using Jefferson Street will be detoured onto Commercial Street...
CHARITON, Iowa – Oct. 5, 2017 – Ramp shoulder construction work, in conjunction with the Interstate 35 interchange pavement project, will require closing the southbound I-35 on-ramp and northbound I-35 off-ramp at Warren County Road G-76 (exit 43) beginning at 8 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, for approximately two weeks, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Chariton construction office. Motorists will be directed around the work zone onto one of the following signed detour routes. (See map for...