May 2021
AMES, Iowa – May 28, 2021 - From Abingdon to Zwingle, the newly released 2021-2022 Iowa Transportation Map will get you where you want to go within the borders of our beautiful land. We recently released the 2021-2022 Iowa Transportation Map in the standard fold-out paper form and it’s now available at Iowa DOT’s driver's license service centers, county treasurer’s offices, all six Iowa DOT district offices, Iowa’s welcome centers, and the state’s rest areas. The electronic version to view,...
AMES, Iowa – May 19, 2021 – The Iowa Department of Transportation is now accepting applications for grant funding through the Iowa Living Roadway Trust Fund. 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 2022 funding are due by 4 p.m. June 1, 2021. The Living Roadway Trust Fund guidelines and requirements are updated for each fiscal year’s grants and detail what grants can...
AMES, Iowa – May 19, 2021 – The Iowa Transportation Commission and Iowa Department of Transportation have been working on updating the state long-range transportation plan for Iowa. This plan provides a framework for how future investments should be made to Iowa’s multimodal transportation system. The Iowa DOT is also updating the State Freight Plan, which helps guide investment decisions related to freight transportation. As part of both plan updates, public input is being sought regarding Iowa’s multimodal transportation system....
GRIMES, Iowa – May 18, 2021 – A project to make bridge repairs on southbound Interstate 35 just south of Corporate Woods Drive in Ankeny which requires closing the entrance ramp to southbound I-35 from Corporate Woods Drive has been postponed due to weather and scheduling conflicts, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Grimes construction office. The updated timeframe for the closures will be communicated as soon as those dates are worked out with the contractor. The Iowa DOT...
AMES, Iowa – May 17, 2021 – All Iowa Department of Transportation business locations will be closed Monday, May 31, in honor of Memorial Day. Iowa DOT driver's license service centers All Iowa DOT driver’s license service centers will be closed Saturday, May 29, and Monday, May 31 (offices are normally closed on Mondays). The service centers will resume operations Tuesday, June 1, at 8:30 a.m. Many people may be able to complete driver’s license business online at www.iowadot.gov or...
AMES, Iowa – May 14, 2021 – Ryan Ridout was sworn in today as the new Chief of the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Motor Vehicle Enforcement, the agency’s law enforcement organization dedicated to highway safety with a focus on commercial motor vehicle traffic. In his new role as Chief of Motor Vehicle Enforcement, Ridout will oversee a team of 99 certified peace officers and three support staff. Iowa DOT Director Scott Marler (left) and Laura Ridout (right) participated in a...
GRIMES, Iowa – May 14, 2021 – Bridge repairs on southbound Interstate 35 just south of Corporate Woods Drive in Ankeny will require closing the entrance ramp from Corporate Woods Drive to southbound I-35 beginning on Monday morning, May 17, until Monday, June 14, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Grimes construction office. Motorists will follow a marked detour route during this closure (see map). The Iowa DOT reminds motorists to drive with caution, obey the posted...
AMES, Iowa - May 14, 2021 - The Iowa Department of Transportation is working across the state this spring and summer to determine how many cars, trucks, and other vehicles are using the state, county, and city roadways. The information gathered allows transportation officials to better predict traffic volume and weight trends, allowing them to plan improvements that will give Iowans the most benefit for each dollar spent. This year's efforts are concentrated in northeast Iowa, but occasionally crews will...
AMES, Iowa – May 12, 2021 – The Iowa Transportation Commission will hold a public input meeting in Oskaloosa in the Chief Mahaska Room at the Dana M. Atkins Memorial Union, William Penn College, R Avenue West on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, to hear about transportation matters from representatives of local government, interest groups, and individuals. Items that may be discussed at the meeting include the Iowa Transportation Improvement Program; transportation policies; and highway, aviation, rail, river, bicycle, pedestrian, and...
AMES, Iowa – May 12, 2021 – The Iowa Department of Transportation is requesting public input for the proposed replacement of the U.S. 169 over stream bridge 0.1 mile north of the Missouri and Iowa state line, in Ringgold County. The project includes replacing the existing 86’ x 26’ continuous concrete slab bridge with a single 12’ x 12’ x 124’ reinforced concrete box culvert. Construction of the project is anticipated to begin in Fall of 2022. Through traffic on...