Iowa DOT News

March 2019

Some regulations for motor carriers being waived to assist in flood recovery efforts

March 29, 2019

ANKENY, Iowa – March 29, 2019 – In response to flooding emergencies in western Iowa and eastern Nebraska, the Iowa Department of Transportation is temporarily waiving some requirements for motor carriers engaged in flood response and recovery activities. To expedite disaster relief and recovery in Iowa and Nebraska, some rules related to trip permits required by the International Registration Plan and fuel permits required by the International Fuel Tax Agreement have been temporarily waived for motor carriers transporting equipment, supplies,...

Northbound I-35 traffic lanes to shift north of East First Street in Ankeny on March 31

March 29, 2019

GRIMES, Iowa – March 29, 2019 – The reconstruction of the Interstate 35 interchange at First Street (exit 92) in Ankeny continues. The next stage of the project requires shifting northbound I-35 traffic from north of First Street (exit 92) to NE 36th Street (exit 94) beginning at 8 p.m. Sunday, March 31, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Grimes construction office. Adjusted traffic patterns will remain until approximately Dec. 1. The Iowa DOT reminds motorists to...

Update on closed roadways due to flooding

March 28, 2019

AMES, Iowa – March 28, 2019 – Flood waters are beginning to recede in some flooded areas around Iowa. Just because water may no longer remain on the roadway that does not mean the roads are ready to be opened to traffic. There are several stages the Iowa Department of Transportation must go through to make sure roadways are safe for you to travel. Depending on the extent of damage caused by floodwaters, the recovery process may take anywhere from...

Intermittent lane closures on U.S.  63 in Waterloo begin Monday, April 1

March 27, 2019

NEW HAMPTON, Iowa – March 27, 2019 – Remaining work on the U.S. 63 reconstruction project from Jefferson to Franklin streets in Waterloo requires setting up intermittent lane closures in both the north- and southbound lanes beginning at 8 a.m. this Monday, April 1, until early May, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s New Hampton construction office. Work this spring includes completing the remaining sidewalk, and installing brick pavers, retaining walls, and sod. At least two lanes...

Westbound dual, divided freeway in Council Bluffs now open to traffic

March 27, 2019

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa – March 27, 2019 – The westbound Interstate 80/northbound I-29 segment of the dual, divided freeway in Council Bluffs is now open to traffic. This design physically separates through traffic on I-80 from local traffic on I-29 destined for Council Bluffs. Drivers wanting to travel within Council Bluffs will choose local lanes to access exits. For more information on how to use the new freeway, watch our video posted at http://www.councilbluffsinterstate.iowadot.gov/projects/dual-divided-freeway/. The Iowa DOT chose a dual,...

Roadway dangers due to flood damage continue in southwest Iowa

March 27, 2019

AMES, Iowa – March 27, 2019 – Flood waters are beginning to recede in southwest Iowa. While roadways may no longer be covered with water, that doesn’t mean they are ready to hold traffic. Once the water is no longer on the road, Iowa Department of Transportation crews will begin the process of assuring the roadways are safe to open. The recovery process includes cleaning debris from the roadways and testing for structural damage. Barriers blocking access to roads will...

Iowa 9 (Black Hawk) bridge in Lansing over the Mississippi River to close for repairs Monday, April 15

March 27, 2019

NEW HAMPTON, Iowa – March 27, 2019 – A bridge repair project to remove and replace several structural steel pieces on the Iowa 9 (Black Hawk) bridge over the Mississippi River in Lansing requires closing the bridge for approximately one week beginning at 8 a.m. Monday, April 15, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s New Hampton construction office. Dynamic Message Signs will be in place along state highway routes in both Iowa and Wisconsin to alert motorists...

Lane closures on U.S. 20 near the U.S. 20/Iowa 21 interchange in Waterloo begin Sunday night, March 31

March 27, 2019

NEW HAMPTON, Iowa – March 27, 2019 – Setup of inside lane closures on U.S. 20 from the Cedar River bridges to the U.S. 20/Iowa 21 interchange will occur from 9 p.m. Sunday, March 31, until 6 a.m. Monday, April 1, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s New Hampton construction office. The inside lane closures are needed to construct median crossovers to allow traffic to be placed in a head-to-head lane configuration in the current westbound lanes....

Iowa Living Roadway Trust Fund Application are now being accepted

March 26, 2019

AMES, Iowa – March 26, 2019 – The Iowa Department of Transportation is now accepting applications for funding though the Iowa Living Roadway Trust Fund (LRTF). Cities, counties and organizations with a statewide focus may apply for the funds designed to enhance vegetation on Iowa’s roadsides. Applications for fiscal year 2020 funding are due by 4 p.m. June 1, 2019. The LRTF's funding guidelines and requirements are updated for each fiscal year’s grants and detail what grants can be written...

MEDIA ALERT: Press conference on Parent Supervised Driving Program Tuesday, March 26 in Ankeny

March 25, 2019

ANKENY, Iowa – March 25, 2019 – The Iowa Department of Transportation, in partnership with the Safe Road Alliance and sponsors State Farm and Toyota have begun offering a new tool to help parents make teaching new drivers simpler, safer, and more effective. While most parents have driven for a number of years, they are often unsure how to properly pass their knowledge on to new drivers in order to assure the safety of their children behind the wheel. The...

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