SABULA, Iowa – June 19, 2018 – Due to traveler input and requests from the cities of Savanna, Ill. and Sabula, Iowa, the hours of operation for the vehicle and passenger ferry will change on Saturdays to 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The change will take effect beginning this Saturday, June 23. Ferry hours of operation will remain 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. all other days of the week. Trips on the complimentary ferry between the cities take between 15...
CHARITON, Iowa – June 18, 2018 – Road construction work on Iowa 149 between 170th Street and 180th Street north of Ottumwa over Cedar Creek will require closing the bridge and roadway to traffic beginning at 7 a.m. Friday, June 22, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Chariton construction office. The bridge closure and detour are expected to be in place for five months. During this project, motorists will be directed around the work zone using one...
MASON CITY, Iowa – June 18, 2018 – Pavement resurfacing work on the Interstate 35 on- and off-ramps at Cerro Gordo County Road B-20 (exit 197) near Clear Lake will require intermittent daytime ramp closures from Wednesday, June 20 until Thursday, June 21, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Mason City construction office. The north- and southbound ramps will not be closed at the same time, allowing traffic to proceed to the next interchange and drive back...
MOUNT PLEASANT, Iowa – June 13, 2018 – A pavement patching project will close Henry County Road X-23/Racine Avenue to truck traffic, near Mount Union, between Iowa 78 and Henry County Road H-28 on June 14 and 15, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Mount Pleasant Construction Office. The Iowa DOT reminds motorists to drive with caution, obey the posted speed limit and other signs in the work area, and be aware that traffic fines for moving...
SABULA, Iowa – June 12, 2018 – During the closure of the bridge between Sabula, Iowa and Savanna, Ill., the Iowa DOT has implemented a vehicle and passenger ferry to allow travelers another option to cross the Mississippi River. The maiden voyage took place, June 12 at noon and started at the Savanna side of the river. The trip to Sabula took approximately 15 minutes. The reverse trip from Sabula to Savanna took about 25 minutes. Trip length differences are...
AMES, Iowa – June 12, 2017 – A public auction of state-owned vehicles, equipment, and other surplus items will be held by the Iowa Department of Transportation on its grounds in Ames, Saturday, June 16, beginning at 9 a.m. The sale will be held in the auction building south of the Iowa DOT's sign shop on South Fourth Street in Ames. Heavy-duty trucks to be sold include several International 4700s and 4900s. Light-duty trucks and passenger vehicles include Ford, Dodge,...
DES MOINES, Iowa – June 12, 2018 – The Iowa Transportation Commission approved the following items during its meeting today at the Hilton Des Moines Downtown, 435 Park St., Des Moines. Business meeting agenda Tuesday, June 12 Order number Title Action taken Presenter D-2018-73 Approve Minutes of the May 8, 2018, Commission Meeting Approved Danielle Griggs, Commission secretary, 515-239-1919 PPM-2018-74 2019-2023 Iowa Transportation Improvement Program Approved Stuart Anderson, director, Planning, Programming and Modal Division, 515-239-1661 PPM-2018-75 Administrative Rules - 761...
DES MOINES, Iowa – June 12, 2018 – The Iowa Transportation Commission (Commission) has approved the Fiscal Year 2019-2023 Iowa Transportation Improvement Program (Program). The Program reflects Iowa’s multimodal transportation system through inclusion of investments in aviation, transit, railroads, trails, and highways. The Program represents a major commitment to the Iowa DOT’s mission of safe mobility – of getting you there safely, efficiently, and conveniently. The Program is posted and available on the Iowa DOT's website www.iowadot.gov/program_management/five-year-program.html. Program overview This...
SABULA, Iowa – June 8, 2018 – An earlier than anticipated closure of the U.S. 52 bridge in Sabula, coupled with construction delays has lead the Iowa DOT to offer additional travel options for those working to cross the Mississippi River between Sabula, Iowa, and Savanna, Ill. Monday, June 11 - Complimentary transit bus service will be offered in the following locations. (1) Lake and Sycamore (Sabula), (2) MacLean-Fogg 2551 Wacker Road (Savanna), (3) Elkay Manufacturing Co. 6400 Penn Avenue...
AMES, Iowa – June 8, 2018 – The Iowa Transportation Commission will hold its next business meeting Tuesday, June 12, at the Hilton Des Moines Downtown, 435 Park St., Des Moines. On Monday, June 11, the Commission will tour transportation projects in central Iowa and conduct an informal workshop session at the Hilton Des Moines Downtown hotel. Business meeting agenda Tuesday, June 12 Time Title Presenter 8 a.m. *Approve Minutes of the May 8, 2018, Commission Meeting Danielle Griggs, Commission...
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