January 2025
Update: Lane closures on I-235 between 31st Street and Hull Avenue in Des Moines to begin later this morning than originally scheduled
January 17, 2025
AMES, Iowa – Jan. 17, 2025 – If you travel on Interstate 235 between 31st Street and Hull Avenue you need to be aware of lane closures that may slow down your trip today. The closures, originally scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. this morning, are being pushed back due to wet and frosty conditions. This will allow the predicted frost on the roadways to dry so paint can be properly applied. We anticipate them to begin at 10 a.m....Iowa Transportation Commission to meet on Tuesday, Jan. 21 in Ames
January 16, 2025
AMES, Iowa – Jan. 16, 2025 – The Iowa Transportation Commission will hold its next business meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, in the Materials Conference Room at the Iowa Department of Transportation’s headquarters at 800 Lincoln Way in Ames. Business meeting agenda Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025 Time Title Presenter 1 p.m. *Approve Minutes of the Dec. 10, 2024, Commission Meeting Charlie Purcell, deputy director, Transportation Development Division, 515-239-1592 Commission Comments Iowa DOT Staff Comments *Administrative Rules – 761 IAC...Lane closures on I-235 between 31st Street and Hull Avenue in Des Moines scheduled for Friday morning, Jan. 17
January 15, 2025
AMES, Iowa – Jan. 15, 2025 – If you travel on Interstate 235 between 31st Street and Hull Avenue you need to be aware of lane closures that will occur from 9 a.m. to noon on Friday, Jan. 17, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation. Crews from the District 1 paint crew with assistance from the Iowa State Patrol need to close the inside two lanes of east- and westbound I-235 to traffic so skip dashes from...Tell us what you think about a proposed bridge replacement on U.S. 65 in Cerro Gordo County
January 8, 2025
AMES, Iowa – Jan. 8, 2025 – Tell us what you think about the proposed bridge replacement on U.S. 65 over the West Fork Cedar River in Cerro Gordo County (Event # 6366). Proposed Improvements Include: Removing and replacing the existing bridge. Re-align South 120th Street to accommodate new bridge. Reconstruct approach pavement. Update guardrail to current standards. Traffic will be staged in two phases during the project. Thru traffic will be maintained through the first phase of the project,...Tell us what you think about a proposed bridge replacement on U.S. 30 over Boyer River in Crawford County
January 8, 2025
AMES, Iowa – Jan. 8, 2025 – Tell us what you think about a planned bridge replacement on U.S. 30 over Boyer River in Crawford County (Event # 6406). Construction is scheduled to begin in 2028. Traffic will be detoured during construction. The proposed detour would follow U.S. 59 to County Road E59 into Dow City. Access to properties will be maintained at all times. SHARE YOUR FEEDBACK Share your comments (by Jan. 20) PROJECT PLANS Project plans For questions...Iowa Mississippi River Parkway Commission meeting scheduled for today in Fort Madison has been cancelled
January 6, 2025
AMES, Iowa – Jan. 6, 2025 – The Iowa Mississippi River Parkway Commission (MRPC) meeting scheduled for Monday, Jan. 6, at the Connection Bank, 636 Ave. G, in Fort Madison, has been cancelled. The meeting will be rescheduled, and a public meeting notice will be published ahead of time. An updated agenda of the rescheduled meeting will be posted on the MRPC website at https://iowadot.gov/iowasbyways/MISSISSIPPI-RIVER-PARKWAY-COMMISSION. Contact: Emily Whaley, Iowa Department of Transportation, at 515-239-1629 [email protected]. Iowa DOT ensures nondiscrimination and...Iowa DOT offices closed for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday
January 6, 2025
AMES, IOWA – Jan. 6, 2025 – All Iowa Department of Transportation locations will be closed on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. 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 see us at one of our driver’s license service centers, the best way to get in and out quickly is to schedule an appointment at https://iowadot.gov/mvd/other-appointments. Walk-in customers will...Conditions in extreme Southern Iowa will impact travel this weekend
January 3, 2025
AMES, Iowa – Jan. 3, 2024 – Falling and potentially heavy blowing snow is expected to create dangerous driving conditions in the southern two tiers of Iowa counties late Saturday into Sunday. Normal winter driving conditions may be present throughout most of the state, however they may deteriorate very quickly for those traveling into the path of the storm south, west, and east into bordering states. Travelers are urged to plan ahead and check road conditions along their entire route....Continue reading "Conditions in extreme Southern Iowa will impact travel this weekend" »