January 2024
DAVENPORT, Iowa – Jan. 30, 2024 – If you drive on eastbound Interstate 80 in Coralville you need to be aware of a construction project for the new I-80 and 1st Avenue interchange that may slow down your trip. Construction crews need to close the eastbound exit I-80 ramp at the 1st Avenue interchange (exit 242) as they prepare to open the new ramp. The closure is set to take place overnight Wednesday, Jan. 31 starting at 8 p.m. and...
JEFFERSON, Iowa – Jan. 30, 2024 – If you travel on Story County Road S-14 near U.S. 30 in Nevada you need to be aware of a traffic pattern change that could affect your trip. On Wednesday morning, Jan. 31, weather permitting, crews will open the new Story County Road S-14 bridge over U.S. 30. The recreation trail on the new bridge will be completed later this spring and the recreation trail will open at that time. The at-grade intersection...
AMES, Iowa – Jan. 25, 2024 – The heavy snow and arctic temperatures we’ve experienced the past month seem to have passed for now, but with the recent fluctuating temperatures and ample moisture, you’re likely seeing potholes popping up. Potholes are mostly caused by moisture getting into or underneath the pavement. During freeze and thaw periods, moisture causes the asphalt or concrete to shift, buckle, or break. When vehicles drive over these weakened areas, leaving those dreaded potholes. The Iowa...
AMES, Iowa – Jan. 18, 2024 – The Iowa Mississippi River Parkway Commission (MRPC) will meet Friday, Jan. 26, 2024, at the Hurstville Interpretative Center, 18670 63rd Street, in Maquoketa. Iowa Mississippi River Parkway Commission Agenda 10 a.m. Roll call Welcome and introductions 10:15 a.m. *Approval of Oct. 13 and 30, 2023, meeting minutes *Treasurer report and approval 10:30 a.m. Budget *Discuss and approve expenditures *Review and approve National MRPC payments *Discuss and approve radio ads Discuss tear sheets 11:30...
AMES, Iowa – January 12, 2024 – I-80 west of the I-80/380 interchange in the Iowa City area to the west end of Iowa County, near Victor is impassable in both directions due to drifting, icy conditions, and crashed vehicles. You will not be able to travel on this portion of I-80 until conditions improve. In addition, surrounding roadways including I-380 and U.S. 218 are experiencing significant drifting which may make them difficult or impossible to travel on as the...
AMES, Iowa – Jan. 9, 2024 – The Iowa Transportation Commission approved the following items during its meeting today. Business meeting actions taken Tuesday, Jan. 9 Order Number Title Action taken Presenter D-2024-28 Approve Minutes of the Dec. 12, 2023 Commission Meeting Approved Cindy Dorhout, Commission assistant, 515-239-1067 FO-2024-29 Transfer of Jurisdiction of Frontage Roadway South of U.S. 20 in Dubuque Approved Stu Anderson, director, Transportation Development Division, 515-239-1661 TD-2024-30 Iowa’s Clean Air Attainment Program Funding Recommendations Approved (Link to...
AMES, Iowa – Jan. 9, 2024 – The Iowa Transportation Commission today approved more than $53 million in funding for 145 new public transit vehicles and four new public transit facilities. Six of the vehicles will be used to increase the number of vehicles available for public transit service, and 139 vehicles will replace older models past their useful life. Funds will be used to support construction of two vehicle storage and operations facilities for Heart of Iowa Regional Transit...
Ames, Iowa – Jan. 9, 2024 – Today, the Iowa Transportation Commission approved $4 million in total funding for four projects from the Iowa's Clean Air Attainment Program. The program was created in 1994 for the purpose of reducing transportation-related congestion and air pollution. This funding is available to cities, counties, transit agencies, metropolitan planning organizations, regional planning affiliations, state agencies, and nonprofit organizations through an annual application-based program. The projects and approved funding amounts are listed below. North Ankeny...
AMES, Iowa – Jan. 9, 2024 – Today, the Iowa Transportation Commission approved $1,317,399 in total funding for five federal Recreational Trails Program projects. The federal Recreational Trails Program was created in 1991 for the purpose of developing and maintaining recreational trails and trail-related facilities for both motorized and nonmotorized trail users. This funding is available to cities, counties, state and federal agencies, and private organizations through an annual application-based program. The projects and approved funding amounts are listed below....
AMES, Iowa – Jan. 8, 2024 – The Iowa Transportation Commission was scheduled to meet in person tomorrow, Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024. However, due to the latest weather forecast and in the interest of safety, the meeting will be conducted virtually. As with all Commission meetings, there are two ways to listen to the Commission’s informal workshop session and business meeting. The broadcast feed and phone lines are active 15 minutes prior to each meeting or session and discontinued immediately...