September 2019
AMES, Iowa – Sept 27, 2019 – Iowa Department of Transportation officials are reporting that floodwaters have receded, and clean-up is complete on Interstate 680 from the Missouri River to the I-29 interchange and on I-29 from exit 55 (N25th Street in Council Bluffs) to exit 61 (near Crescent). These roadways will open to traffic today at 4 p.m. The Iowa DOT cautions that expected rainfall in the area could cause additional flooding that would necessitate the closure of exit...
GRIMES, Iowa – Sept. 27, 2019 – Work to repair the beams on the Interstate 235 bridge over Broadway Avenue/NE 46th Avenue requires closing Broadway Avenue/NE 46th Avenue to traffic beginning at 7 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, until 10 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Grimes construction office. The right lane of northbound I-235 at Broadway Avenue/NE 46th Avenue will also be closed from 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, until 10 p.m. Sunday,...
MASON CITY, Iowa – Sept. 26, 2019 – An asphalt paving project on Interstate 35 (exit 193) near Clear Lake will require closing the northbound on-ramp and the southbound off-ramp from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 30, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Mason City construction office. Motorists can avoid these ramp closures by using the on- and off-ramps at the I-35/U.S. 18/Iowa 122 interchange (exit 194) less than a mile north of the work...
ANKENY, Iowa – Sept. 26, 2019 - In just over a year, Iowans wishing to use their driver’s license or state-issued ID to board a commercial flight or enter a federal building will need to make sure their card is marked with a REAL ID gold star. Only 36 percent of Iowans currently hold a REAL ID-marked card, even though the Iowa Department of Transportation has been issuing REAL IDs since 2013. The REAL ID Act is a federal requirement...
MASON CITY, Iowa – Sept. 25, 2019 – Work to move temporary barrier rails and prepare for a turn lane addition and traffic signal project will require closing the off-ramp on southbound Interstate 35 (exit 194) near Clear Lake for approximately eight hours beginning at 6 a.m. Friday, Sept. 27, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Mason City construction office. The Iowa DOT reminds motorists to drive with caution, obey the posted speed limit and other signs...
NEW HAMPTON, Iowa – Sept. 24, 2019 – Work on a two-year project at Iowa 58 and Viking Road in Cedar Falls continues. Beginning at 9 p.m. Sunday night, Sept. 29, until 7 a.m. Monday morning, Sept. 30, weather permitting, Iowa 58 at Viking Road will be closed to allow the contractor to make changes to the traffic configurations at the intersection according to Iowa Department of Transportation’s New Hampton construction office. Beginning on Monday, Sept. 30, north- and southbound...
AMES, Iowa – Sept. 24, 2019 – The Iowa Department of Transportation was able to reopen southbound Interstate 29 from the Crescent area south into Council Bluffs this morning. This area was closed late last week due to flooding. Continued flooding in the area may cause the roadway to close again with very short notice. Northbound I-29 between exit 71 (near Loveland) and exit 55 (N. 25th Street in Council Bluffs) remains closed. Traffic is being detoured using I-80 and...
AMES, Iowa – Sept. 20, 2019 – Area flooding has caused the Iowa Department of Transportation to close Interstate 680 from the Missouri River to the I-29 interchange near Crescent around 10 p.m. this evening. Interstate 29 in the area was closed early this morning and is expected to remain closed over the weekend. Relying on phone or in-vehicle navigation systems may not be reliable as closure changes happen rapidly and navigation systems can route traffic through areas not designed...
AMES, Iowa – Sept. 20, 2019 – Due to area flooding, the Iowa Department of Transportation closed Interstate 29 in the Honey Creek area (exit 66) overnight. Interstate 29 traffic will be detoured using I-680 and I-80. Relying on phone or in-vehicle navigation systems may not be reliable as closure changes happen rapidly and navigation systems can route traffic through areas not designed for heavy or some types of traffic. The best source of information on state and U.S. highways...
SIOUX CITY, Iowa – Sept. 19, 2019 – A pavement replacement project on U.S. 75 requires closing Plymouth County Road C-70 to traffic from 7 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, until 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s District 3 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 violations are at least...