AMES, Iowa – April 16, 2019 – The Iowa Department of Transportation is requesting public input on the proposed bridge replacement on Iowa 22 over Bulgers Run, 4.8 miles east of Iowa 1, in Washington County, the project’s proposed off-site detour route, and right-of-way needs of the project. PROJECT: The proposed project involves the replacement of the existing 52-foot x 30-foot I-beam bridge, over Bulgers Run, with a 12-foot x 12-foot twin reinforced concrete box (RCB) culvert. Construction would occur...
CHARITON, Iowa – April 15, 2019 – Portland concrete cement paving and grading work on southbound Interstate 35 in Decatur County will require motorists to share the roadway with head-to-head traffic on the northbound lanes of I-35, between U.S. 69 (exit 4) near Lamoni and Iowa 2 (exit 12) near Decatur City, beginning at 7 a.m. Wednesday, April 24, until Thursday, October 31, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Chariton construction office. All southbound lanes will be...
CHARITON, Iowa – April 5, 2019 – Portland concrete cement paving and grading work on southbound Interstate 35 in Decatur County will require motorists to share the roadway with head-to-head traffic on the northbound lanes of I-35, between U.S. 69 (exit 4) near Lamoni and Iowa 2 (exit 12) near Decatur City, beginning at 7 a.m. Thursday, April 18, until Thursday, October 31, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Chariton construction office. All southbound lanes will be...
AMES, Iowa – April 2, 2019 – Progress is being made, but several roads remain closed due to flooding in western Iowa. The Iowa Department of Transportation has completed testing, assessed damages, and is now in the process of repairing roadways in the flood-stricken area. As of today: 6.5 miles of roadway were severely damaged 6.1 miles of roadway remain underwater 17.2 miles of roadway have severe shoulder damage 6.6 miles of roadway sustained minor shoulder damage 12.0 miles of...
AMES, Iowa – April 1, 2019 – Western Iowa roads are still feeling the impact of the last few weeks of flooding. Even though most of the water has receded and much of the debris has been removed, several roads remain closed to allow the Iowa Department of Transportation to test for structural damage and make needed repairs. Depending on the extent of damage caused by floodwaters, the recovery process may take anywhere from a few days to several months....
AMES, Iowa – March 28, 2019 – Flood waters are beginning to recede in some flooded areas around Iowa. Just because water may no longer remain on the roadway that does not mean the roads are ready to be opened to traffic. There are several stages the Iowa Department of Transportation must go through to make sure roadways are safe for you to travel. Depending on the extent of damage caused by floodwaters, the recovery process may take anywhere from...
AMES, Iowa – March 19, 2019 – 2PM – The Interstate 29 closure has been extended further south to the U.S. 71 intersection north of St. Joseph, MO (mile marker 57) due to flooding, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation. Previously, I-29 had been closed at Rock Port, MO (mile marker 110). Interstate closures include: I-680 in both directions between the Nebraska border and I-29 near Crescent (Mormon Bridge). The North portion of I-680 between I-80 and I-29 remains...
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