May 2024
DAVENPORT, Iowa – May 30, 2024 – If you drive on eastbound Interstate 80 near 1st Avenue (exit 242) in Coralville you need to be aware of construction work for the new I-80 and 1st Avenue interchange that may impact your trip. Beginning on Monday morning, June 3, until mid-August, weather permitting, crews will close the eastbound I-80 entrance ramp at 1st Avenue (exit 242) so they can reconstruct the eastbound interchange ramp. While this ramp is closed you will...
MANCHESTER, Iowa – May 29, 2024 – If you drive on Iowa 13 north of Manchester you need to be aware of an upcoming construction project that may impact your trip. This project was originally scheduled to begin on Tuesday, May 28 but was delayed due to unfavorable weather conditions. Beginning on Monday, June 10, weather permitting, Iowa 13 between the north side of Manchester and Iowa 3 will be closed until early November so crews can remove and replace...
AMES, Iowa – May 28, 2024 – Tell us what you think about a planned bridge replacement on Iowa 5 over Walnut Creek in Marion County. (Event# 5946) Construction is scheduled to begin spring 2025. Traffic will be detoured during construction. The proposed detour would follow Marion County Road T-17 and Iowa 92 to and from the junction of Iowa 5. Access to properties shall be maintained at all times. SHARE YOUR FEEDBACK View the detour Comment on the detour...
ANKENY, Iowa – May 23, 2024 – The Iowa Department of Transportation will move from its current location in Muscatine to 431 Lake Park Boulevard on Monday, June 3. The last day of service at the current location, Muscatine Mall, 1903 Park Avenue, will be on Wednesday, May 29. All services at the new location will remain unchanged, except for the CDL skills and drive test, which will continue to be administered at the current address, Muscatine Mall,1903 Park Avenue,...
NEW HAMPTON, Iowa – May 23, 2024 – If you drive on Iowa 3 in Oelwein between the northern city limits and 9th Avenue Southeast you need to be aware of an upcoming construction project that may impact your trip. Beginning on Tuesday, May 28, until late August, weather permitting, crews will need to intermittently close one lane so full-depth patching and diamond grinding work can take place. Flaggers will assist you through the work zone to keep traffic moving....
AMES, Iowa – May 22, 2024 – All Iowa Department of Transportation business locations will be closed Monday, May 27, in honor of Memorial Day. Iowa DOT driver's license service centers All Iowa DOT driver’s license service centers will be closed Monday, May 27. The service centers will resume operations Tuesday, May 28, at 8 a.m. Many people, including commercial driver’s license holders, may be able to complete driver’s license business online at www.iowadot.gov. If you need to come to...
SIOUX CITY, Iowa – May 21, 2024 – The westbound lanes along the Gordon Drive viaduct in Sioux City are temporarily closed for repairs. In addition, the bridge which carries Gordon Drive/Iowa 12 traffic has a 10-ton vehicle weight restriction in place for both east- and westbound lanes, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s District 3 Office. During recently scheduled maintenance, findings indicated that a precautionary closure of the westbound lanes was necessary to perform repairs. An update on...
AMES, Iowa –May 21, 2024– Tell us what you think about proposed improvements in Springville. Improvements include a new interchange at the intersection of U.S. 151 and Linn County Road X-20. (Event# 5926) ATTEND IN PERSON MEEETING TO SHARE YOUR FEEDBACK When: Thursday May 23, 2024, anytime between 5 and 6:30 p.m. Location: St. Isidore Catholic Church, 603 6th Ave Springville, Iowa Description: You will be provided with information about the project, and you can talk through your ideas with...
AMES, Iowa - May 20, 2024 - 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 southwest Iowa, but occasionally crews will...
AMES, Iowa – May 20, 2024 – Tell us what you think about the proposed new interchange on Interstate 29 at 235th Street in Woodbury County (Event # 5927). As part of this project, 235th Street will be paved from Port Neal Road to Woodbury Count Road K-45. A portion of 235th Street will be realigned as a part of the project. The railroad crossing on 235th Street and the intersection of 235th Street and Woodbury County Road K-45 will...