May 2022
NEW HAMPTON, Iowa – May 11, 2022 – A deck joint repair project on the U.S. 18 bridge over Bloody Run Creek and a railroad track 1.3 miles west of Iowa 76 in Clayton County will require lane closures beginning on Monday, May 16 until late September, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s New Hampton construction office. During this project, motorists will be directed through the work zone with the use of temporary traffic signals and barrier...
MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa – May 11, 2022 – An asphalt resurfacing project on U.S. 63 from the intersection of Iowa 96 to Traer will require closing U.S. 63, from 7 a.m. Monday, May 23, until Fall 2022, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Marshalltown construction office. During this closure, traffic will be detoured around the work zone (see map). The detour route will use Tama County roads E-29 and V-18, and Iowa 8. The Iowa DOT reminds motorists...
AMES, Iowa – May 11, 2022 – The Iowa Transportation Commission will hold a public input meeting in Coralville at the Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel and Conference Center, 300 E 9th Street on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, 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 public transit issues. A brief...
AMES, Iowa – May 10, 2022 – The Iowa Transportation Commission approved the following items during its meeting today in Ames. Order Number Title Action taken Presenter D-2022-76 Approve Minutes of the Tuesday, April 12, 2022 Commission Meeting Approved Danielle Madden, Commission assistant, 515-239-1919 MV-2022-77 Administrative Rules 761 IAC 634 – Driver Education Approved Sara Siedsma, compliance officer 2, Motor Vehicle Division, 515-237-3020 TD-2022-78 Revitalize Iowa’s Sound Economy (RISE) – Marion County Approved Craig Markley, director, Systems Planning Bureau, 515-239-1027...
AMES, Iowa – May 10, 2022 – Transportation in Iowa has always been an evolution – from horses and buggies to trains and trollies to cars and trucks. Now more than ever, it is critical that we plan for the system of the future, and not simply rebuild the system of today. This will require informed and dynamic investment in the transportation system and an increasing emphasis on accessibility and mobility options for system users. The past century has seen...
AMES, Iowa – May 10, 2022 – The Iowa Department of Transportation presented the Iowa Transportation Commission (Commission) with the draft Fiscal Year 2023-2027 Iowa Transportation Improvement Program (Program) at its meeting today. The draft Program documents investments in Iowa’s multimodal transportation system covering aviation, public transit, railroads, trails, and highways. The Program is developed and approved annually by the Commission and includes specific highway and bridge projects anticipated to be constructed over the next five years on the state...
AMES, Iowa – May 5, 2022 – The Iowa Transportation Commission will hold its next business meeting on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, in the Materials Conference Room at the Iowa Department of Transportation’s headquarters at 800 Lincoln Way in Ames. The public may attend in-person if comfortable in doing so. Face coverings are not required and left to the discretion of each individual. Business meeting agenda Tuesday, May 10, 2022 Time Title Presenter 1 p.m. *Approve Minutes of the Tuesday,...
NEW HAMPTON, Iowa – May 4, 2022 – A hot-mix asphalt resurfacing and roadway widening project on Iowa 150 from Vinton to Independence in Benton and Buchanan counties will require lane closures beginning Wednesday, May 11, until late June, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s New Hampton construction office. Pilot cars and flaggers will be used to direct traffic through the work zone. This work is a continuation of a project that began last year. The Iowa...
DAVENPORT, Iowa – May 4, 2022– A pavement grade and replace project on eastbound Interstate 280 between the Mississippi River bridge and Iowa 22 (exit 8) in Davenport will require closing the roadway to traffic on Saturday, May 14, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Davenport construction office. Local motorists will follow a marked detour route using Iowa 22, Business U.S. 61, U.S. 67, and Iowa 92. Through traffic is encouraged...
AMES, Iowa - May 3, 2022 - 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 southeast Iowa, but occasionally crews will...