AMES, Iowa – Nov. 24, 2020 – The Iowa Department of Transportation is requesting public input for proposed road, bicycle, and pedestrian alternatives on U.S. 69 from the Warren County Line in Des Moines to I-80 in Polk County. The U.S. 69 Location Study is evaluating existing and future multimodal operations as well as safety and reliability. Focused, concept-level projects to specific areas along the corridor will be identified. These projects will balance needs and improve safety for motorists, pedestrians,...
AMES, Iowa – Nov. 20, 2020 – Bridge inspection work on the mile-long bridge carrying Iowa 415 over Saylorville Reservoir near Polk City requires restricting traffic to one lane from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s District 1 Office. Temporary traffic lights will direct motorists through the work zone while inspections are in progress. Also, a 15-foot lane width restriction will be in place. The Iowa DOT reminds motorists...
GRIMES, Iowa – Oct. 12, 2020 – Ongoing improvements at the new Urban Loop interchange will require closing northbound Interstate 35/80 to all traffic between Douglas Avenue (Exit 126) and 86th Street (Exit 129) in Urbandale from 11 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, until 5 a.m. Friday, Oct. 16, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Grimes construction office. The full interstate closure is necessary to safely allow the contractor to install four new sign trusses over the roadway...
AMES, Iowa – Sept. 15, 2020 – Replacement of the Iowa Interstate Railroad crossing on Iowa 117/North Walnut Street in Colfax will require closing the roadway to traffic from Monday morning Sept. 28 until Tuesday, Oct. 6, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s District 1 office. Motorists will be directed onto a signed detour during this closure. The Iowa DOT reminds motorists to drive with caution, obey the posted speed limit and other signs in the work...
GRIMES, Iowa – Sep. 3, 2020 – Ongoing construction work at the Interstate 35/80 and Iowa 141 “Urban Loop interchange” in Grimes will require permanently closing the connection between 41st Street and Iowa 141 in Grimes starting Wednesday night, Sept. 9, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Grimes construction office. This permanent closure is necessary to allow the new flyover ramp to merge with Iowa 141 at this location. Leaving the intersection open would create an unsafe...
DES MOINES, Iowa – Aug. 27, 2020 – Storm damage cleanup in Windsor Heights requires temporarily closing Iowa 28/63rd Street between Hickman Road and University Avenue to traffic from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily beginning Monday, Aug. 31. until Tuesday, Sept. 1, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s District 1 maintenance garage. This two-lane roadway will need to be completely closed so crews can safely remove debris. Only local property owner traffic will be allowed within...
GRIMES, Iowa – Aug. 14, 2020 – Significant traffic impacts will occur in the next few weeks due to the ongoing work at the Interstate 35/80 and Iowa 141 Urban Loop interchange (formerly Rider Corner) in Urbandale, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Grimes construction office. Travelers are urged to find alternative routes if possible, to reduce back-ups and delays. Details of the work in the area includes the following. The entrance ramp from eastbound Iowa 141 to southbound...
News Home
Print
