October 2024
LANSING, Iowa – Oct. 31, 2024 – If you drive on Iowa 26 in Lansing you are aware that work continues on the new Mississippi River Bridge. Beginning on Monday, Nov. 4, weather permitting, the contractor will start moving heavy equipment to the Iowa side of the Mississippi River for the next phase of construction. You are currently able to drive through the work zone on Iowa 26 between Hale and Henry streets with assistance of temporary traffic signals. On...
AMES, Iowa – Oct. 31, 2024 – In honor of Veterans Day on Monday, Nov. 11, all Iowa Department of Transportation business locations will be closed. 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 see us, the quickest way to get your driver’s license business done is to schedule an appointment at https://iowadot.gov/mvd/other-appointments. Walk-in customers will be served as time allows. Special note to motor...
MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa – Oct. 29, 2024 – The East 1st Street bridge project over Interstate 35 in Huxley is now complete. The bridge will be reopened to traffic at noon on Friday, Nov. 1, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Marshalltown construction office. The latest traveler information is available anytime through our 511 system. Visit 511ia.org; call 511 (within Iowa) or 800-288-1047 (nationwide); stay connected with 511 on Facebook or X (find links at https://iowadot.gov/511/511-social-media-sites); or download...
AMES, Iowa – Oct. 29, 2024 – With the mild temperatures we’ve had this fall it’s hard to believe that winter is around the corner. Before we know it, colder temperatures and changing precipitation will impact our daily activities. When winter weather hits, travel conditions can vary widely from one corner of the state to the next. In conjunction with Winter Weather Awareness Day, join us for a webinar from 10 – 11 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7 to give...
MANCHESTER, Iowa – Oct. 28, 2024 – Construction crews have completed the 10-mile pavement replacement project on Iowa 13 between the north side of Manchester and the intersection with Iowa 3. Beginning today you will be able to travel on Iowa 13 once again, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Manchester construction office. The dry fall weather has allowed the construction crew to finish this road construction project ahead of schedule. The latest traveler information is available anytime through...
Iowa ID in Apple Wallet AMES, Iowa – Oct. 23, 2024 – Iowans will now have the option to securely add their Iowa driver’s license or ID to Apple Wallet on their iPhone and Apple Watch. Today, users can present their ID in Apple Wallet in person at select TSA checkpoints, including the Des Moines and Eastern Iowa Airports, businesses and venues, in addition to Apple Store locations across the U.S. Users are also able to present their IDs in...
AMES, Iowa – Oct. 23, 2024 – Tell us what you think about the proposed bridge replacement on US 69 over the Iowa River in Belmond. (Event # 6206). Proposed Improvements Include: Removing and replacing the existing bridge. Reconstruct approach pavement. Update guardrail to current standards. During the reconstruction of the US 69 bridge, traffic will be phased with traffic signals to maintain one alternating travel lane in each direction. Construction is expected to start in the spring of 2027...
AMES, Iowa – October 22, 2024 – Summer-like temperatures continue to hang on. But before we know it, winter will be upon us. As the weather changes and winter precipitation begins to rear its head, the Iowa Department of Transportation’s goal is to keep the roads as clear as possible and give you the information you need to make smarter, safer travel decisions. What you can do to prepare for the months ahead Winterize your vehicle - To minimize the...
MASON CITY, Iowa – Oct. 21, 2024 – If you drive on U.S. 65/South Federal Avenue in Mason City you know that the U.S. 65 reconstruction project is currently in progress. U.S. 65/South Federal Avenue is currently closed from the south half of the intersection with 19th Street Southeast to 20th Street Southeast. Beginning on Wednesday, Oct. 23, weather permitting, the next phase of the project will begin. Crews will open the area currently under construction and close U.S. 65/South...
AMES, Iowa – Oct. 18, 2024 – As part of the Interstate 80 Mississippi River Bridge Study, the Iowa Department of Transportation, in partnership with the Illinois Department of Transportation, will hold an online public hearing and offer an in-person open house option to present study information, detail the preferred alternative for the project, discuss potential impacts and receive input from the public. The online hearing will be held at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 29. People can register for...