May 2021
AMES, Iowa – May 11, 2021 – The Iowa Transportation Commission approved the following items during its meeting today in Ames. Business meeting actions taken Tuesday, May 11 Order Number Title Action taken Presenter D-2021-81 Approve Minutes of the April 13, 2021, Commission Meeting Approved Danielle Madden, Commission assistant, 515-239-1919 PPM-2021-82 Revitalize Iowa’s Sound Economy (RISE) application – Johnston Approved Craig Markley, director, Systems Planning Bureau, 515-239-1027 PPM-2021-83 RISE application – Pleasant Hill Approved Craig Markley, director, Systems Planning Bureau,...
AMES, Iowa – May 11, 2021 – The Iowa Department of Transportation presented the Iowa Transportation Commission (Commission) with the draft Fiscal Year 2022-2026 Iowa Transportation Improvement Program (Program) at its meeting today. The Program documents investments in Iowa’s multimodal transportation system covering aviation, public transit, railroads, trails, and highways. The Commission and the Iowa DOT remain committed to providing modern, safe, and efficient transportation services to the public. The draft Program is posted and available for public comment on...
CHARITON, Iowa – May 11, 2021 – Nighttime construction work to remove the Fillmore Street bridge over Interstate 35 in Warren County will require closing north- and southbound I-35 for up to six nights from the junction with Iowa 92 (exit 56) to the junction with Iowa 5 (exit 68) from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. nightly from Wednesday, May 19, through Wednesday, May 26, weather permitting according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Chariton construction office. Southbound I-35 nighttime...
AMES, Iowa – May 11, 2021 – The Iowa Department of Transportation is requesting public input for proposed resurfacing and ADA sidewalk work on U.S. 52 in the towns of Castalia & Ossian, in Winneshiek County. Through traffic on U.S. 52 will not be detoured, instead flaggers and pilot cars will be used. For more information, see the website listed below. Construction of the project is expected to begin in 2022. An online public meeting is now available to view...
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa – May 7, 2021 – Council Bluffs interstate travelers will soon notice construction activities on the Interstate 80/I-29 dual, divided freeway are nearing completion. There will be planned, temporary, and overnight closures occurring throughout next week to complete the project. All dates and events may change due to weather. I-29 Southbound/I-80 Eastbound Local Closed Overnight Sunday and Monday On Sunday night, May 9, all travelers on southbound I-29/eastbound I-80 Local will exit at the South Expressway from...
FAIRFIELD, Iowa – May 6, 2021 – Nighttime construction work to remove the Fillmore Street bridge over Interstate 35 in Warren County will require closing north- and southbound I-35 for up to two nights per direction from the junction with Iowa 92 (exit 56) to the junction with Iowa 5 (exit 68) from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. nightly from Monday, May 17, through Thursday, May 20, weather permitting according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Chariton construction office. During...
NEW HAMPTON, Iowa – May 6, 2021 – As part of the U.S. 18 asphalt pavement resurfacing project, work to replace the existing signal lights on U.S. 18 at the intersections with Grand Avenue and Clark Street in Charles City will begin on Monday, May 10, and continue until mid-October, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s New Hampton construction office. Work will begin with the removal of the existing signals and installation of temporary stop signs at...
AMES, Iowa – May 6, 2021 – The Iowa Department of Transportation is requesting public input for proposed improvements to Interstate 80 and right of way needs at the 1st Avenue interchange in Coralville, Johnson County. The proposed improvements include reconstruction of the interchange at Exit 242/1st Avenue in Coralville, on I-80, with a diverging diamond interchange (DDI). The project is anticipated to take place starting Fall 2022. The roadway and bridge work is expected to be completed after two...
AMES, Iowa – May 6, 2021 – The Iowa Transportation Commission will hold its next business meeting on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. While the Commission will meet in person at the Iowa DOT complex in Ames, public participation will be limited to a conference call or Teams. This is to assure adequate social distancing measures can be accommodated. Business meeting agenda Tuesday, May 11, 2021 Time Title Presenter 1 p.m. *Approve Minutes of the April 13, 2021, Commission Meeting Danielle...
CRESTON, Iowa – May 5, 2021 – Nighttime construction work on east- and westbound Interstate 80 between Jordan Creek Parkway (exit 121) and Grand Prairie Parkway (exit 118) will require intermittent lane closures daily from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. beginning on Sunday, May 16, until Thursday, Dec. 2, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Creston construction office. Beginning on Monday, May 17, weather permitting, both shoulders of east- and westbound I-80 between Grand Prairie Parkway (exit...