AMES, Iowa – August 31, 2020 – The Iowa Department of Transportation is requesting public input for proposed work on U.S. 65 from 0.1 mile South of 27th St. SW to 6th St. S in Mason City in Cerro Gordo County. An online public meeting is now available to view on the Iowa DOT’s Public Involvement webpage: www.iowadot.gov/pim. To view the meeting and related content, click on “US 65” from the list of public involvement events. The online meeting allows...
DES MOINES, Iowa – Aug. 27, 2020 – Storm damage cleanup in Windsor Heights requires temporarily closing Iowa 28/63rd Street between Hickman Road and University Avenue to traffic from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily beginning Monday, Aug. 31. until Tuesday, Sept. 1, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s District 1 maintenance garage. This two-lane roadway will need to be completely closed so crews can safely remove debris. Only local property owner traffic will be allowed within...
AMES, Iowa – Aug. 24, 2020 – All Iowa Department of Transportation business locations will be closed Monday, Sept. 7 for the Labor Day holiday. Iowa DOT driver's license service centers All Iowa DOT driver’s license service centers will be closed Saturday, Sept 5, and Monday, Sept. 7 (centers are normally closed on Mondays). The centers operate by appointment only. If you would like to schedule an appointment, please go to https://iowadot.gov/mvd/driverslicense/service-selector You may be able to complete driver’s license...
FAIRFIELD, Iowa – August 20, 2020 – Repairs to the Iowa Interstate Railroad crossing on Iowa 6, will require closing the road west of Atallissa, beginning at 8 a.m. Monday, August 24, until 12 p.m. Saturday, August 29, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s District 5 Office. While the crossing is closed, through traffic will be detoured on Iowa 70, Iowa 22, U.S. 61, and Iowa 38. Local traffic will have access to Iowa 6 except for...
SIOUX CITY, Iowa – August 19, 2020 – Track repairs to the BNSF Railroad Co.’s crossing on U.S. 18, west of Hull, will require an emergency road closure on U.S. 18 beginning at 8 a.m. Monday, August 24, until 6 p.m. Wednesday, August 26, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s District 3 Office. While the crossing is closed, traffic will be detoured on Sioux County roads K-42 and B-30. The Iowa DOT reminds motorists to drive with...
AMES, Iowa – Aug. 17, 2020 – The Iowa Transportation Commission approved the following items during its meeting today in Ames. Business meeting actions taken Monday, Aug. 17 Order Number Title Action taken Presenter D-2021-4 Approve Minutes of the July 14, 2020, Commission Meeting Approved Danielle Madden, Commission assistant, 515-239-1919 D-2021-5 Commission Guidebook Approved Nancy Maher, Commission Chair MV-2021-6 Administrative Rules -761 IAC 400 – Vehicle Registration and Certificate of Title -761 IAC 505 – Interstate Motor Vehicle Fuel Licenses...
AMES, Iowa – Aug. 17, 2020 – The Iowa Transportation Commission today approved $4.8 million for the fiscal year 2021 State Aviation Program, which includes several subprograms detailed below. The Airport Improvement Program (AIP) will fund $3 million for a variety of aviation safety initiatives, system planning, and air service development activities. It will also provide funding for airport development projects at eight airports in Iowa. Eligible AIP projects include runway, taxiway, and apron development; fuel systems; navigational aids; maintenance...
AMES, Iowa – Aug. 17, 2020 – At its meeting today, the Iowa Transportation Commission approved more than $1.1 million in funding to support three public transit projects. The projects are funded under the state Public Transit Infrastructure Grant Fund for new or improved facilities to support public transit services. Appropriations are typically made available each year by the Iowa General Assembly that allow transit systems to apply for funding of up to 80-percent of project costs. To qualify, a...
GRIMES, Iowa – Aug. 14, 2020 – Significant traffic impacts will occur in the next few weeks due to the ongoing work at the Interstate 35/80 and Iowa 141 Urban Loop interchange (formerly Rider Corner) in Urbandale, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Grimes construction office. Travelers are urged to find alternative routes if possible, to reduce back-ups and delays. Details of the work in the area includes the following. The entrance ramp from eastbound Iowa 141 to southbound...
This press release is being redistributed by the Iowa Department of Transportation for the U.S. Department of Transportation. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Aug. 11, 2020 – U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) will award $6.6 million in transit infrastructure funding to improve the safety and reliability of Iowa’s bus systems and enhance mobility for transit riders. “This Administration is committed to rebuilding our nation’s transportation infrastructure even through the current COVID-19 crisis, and this...
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