December 2024
AMES, Iowa – Dec.31, 2024 – We need your help as the Iowa DOT looks at future transportation needs on U.S. 151 from the Northern Amana City Limits to the Southern City Limits of Fairfax in Benton, Linn, and Iowa counties. Studying this corridor and getting your feedback on the vision of U.S. 151 will help establish a common foundation for a variety of transportation plans in the future. SHARE YOUR FEEDBACK ONLINE BY JANUARY 16 The Corridor Study materials...
AMES, Iowa – Dec. 27, 2024 – The Iowa Mississippi River Parkway Commission (MRPC) will meet on Monday, Jan. 6, at the Connection Bank, 636 Ave. G, in Fort Madison. Iowa Mississippi River Parkway Commission Agenda 10 a.m. Roll call Welcome and introductions 10:15 a.m. *Approval of Oct. 18, 2024, meeting minutes *Approval of expense report 10:20 a.m. Budget *Allocate and approve funding for upcoming year *Approval of bill to print MRPC historical document 11:00 a.m. Discuss and tour Ft....
MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa – Dec. 13, 2024 – U.S. 63 between U.S. 6 and Tama in Jasper and Poweshiek Counties is now open to traffic according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Marshalltown construction office. You can view the latest traveler information 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 the free app to your mobile device. It’s easy to subscribe...
AMES, Iowa – Dec. 10, 2024 – The Iowa Transportation Commission approved the following items during its meeting today. Business meeting actions taken Tuesday, Dec. 10 Order Number Title Action taken Presenter D-2025-29 Approve Minutes of the Nov. 12, 2024 Commission Meeting Approved Stuart Anderson, director, Transportation Development Division, 515-239-1661 D-2025-30 Administrative Rules – 761 IAC Chapter 13, Contested Cases Approved Scott Marler, director, 515-239-1111 SO-2025-31 Administrative Rules – 761 IAC Chapter 105, Holiday Rest Stops Approved Dave Lorenzen, director,...
AMES, Iowa – Dec. 10, 2024 – Today, the Iowa Transportation Commission approved $8,621,060 in total funding for 35 separate projects from Iowa’s Traffic Safety Improvement Program. The program was created in 1987 for the purpose of increasing traffic safety on all of Iowa’s roadways. This funding is available for use on institutional, city, county, or state roads through an annual application process. The map below shows project locations for FY 2026 TSIP. The complete list of projects can be...
AMES, Iowa – Dec. 10, 2024 – Today, the Iowa Transportation Commission approved more than $2.1 million in grants for four intercity transportation providers for the calendar year 2025 Intercity Bus Program. The Commission approved the funds for eight projects submitted by the following four entities. Burlington Trailways Greyhound Lines Jefferson Lines City of Fort Dodge With the current trend in intercity bus transportation moving away from rural connectivity into more urban-to-urban service, these funds play a vital role in...
MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa – Dec. 6, 2024 – The rest area on Southbound I-35 in Elkhart will be closed starting at 10 a.m., Dec. 10th. It will reopen at 5 a.m. on Dec. 11. The closure is necessary due to bridge construction work at Northeast 142nd Avenue. Help keep everyone on the road safer. Drive with caution, obey the posted speed limit and other signs in the work area, and be aware that traffic fines for moving violations are at least...
MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa – Dec. 6, 2024 – Interstate 35 will be closed in both directions, nightly, between Northeast 126th Ave. and Iowa 210 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Tuesday, December 10, and Wednesday, December 11. During the closure, a marked detour will be in place directing traffic around the work zone using Northeast 126th Ave., U.S. 69, and Iowa 210. (Refer to the detour map for details.) Changes could made to detour routes during the construction season. Please...
SIOUX CITY, Iowa – Dec. 3, 2024 – If you drive on Interstate 29 near Sloan you need to be aware of an upcoming traffic pattern change that may affect your trip. Beginning at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6 until 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8, weather permitting, traffic in both directions of I-29 will be routed onto the ramps at the interchange with Iowa 141 (exit 127) in Sloan so crews can demolish and remove the old bridge...
AMES, Iowa – Dec. 3, 2024 – The Iowa Transportation Commission will hold its next business meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, in the Materials Conference Room at the Iowa Department of Transportation’s headquarters at 800 Lincoln Way in Ames. Business meeting agenda Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024 Time Title Presenter 1 p.m. D-2025-29 *Approve Minutes of the Nov. 12, 2024 Commission Meeting Stuart Anderson, director, Transportation Development Division, 515-239-1661 Commission Comments Iowa DOT Staff Comments D-2025-30 *Administrative Rules – 761...