AMES, Iowa – March 14, 2019 – Multiple roadways in western Iowa have closed during the overnight hours due to flooding from snow melt and rainfall. In addition roadways across the state are being impacted by flooding closures. The Iowa Department of Transportation, in cooperation with the Iowa State Patrol, closed a portion of I-29 in both directions from North 25th Street in Council Bluffs (Exit 55) to U.S. 30 at Missouri Valley as well as I-680 in both directions...
AMES, Iowa – March 13, 2019 – The Iowa Department of Transportation, in cooperation with the Iowa State Patrol, has closed Interstate 680 due to flooding from continued rains and melting snow. Several roads in the area are also being impacted by flood waters creating additional closures. Travelers are urged to check 511ia.org for current flood-related closures and detour routes. Iowans are urged to closely monitor conditions and never enter a water-covered roadway. If you are driving and come upon...
AMES, Iowa – FEB. 25, 2019 – The Iowa Department of Transportation, in cooperation with the Iowa State Patrol, is stating that Interstate 35 north of the U.S. 30 interchange at Ames will likely remain closed through this morning’s commute. Crews are diligently working to reopen the roadway which is still experiencing extensive drifting in many areas. Interstate 35 is also closed across the Minnesota border. Officials in both states are coordinating operations and the opening to ensure the safety...
AMES, Iowa – FEB. 24, 2019 – The Iowa Department of Transportation, in cooperation with the Iowa State Patrol, is stating that Interstate 35 north of the U.S. 30 interchange at Ames will likely remain closed until tomorrow morning due to continued blowing and drifting snow. In addition, roadways adjacent to I-35 as well as other roadways around the state are impassible due to the dangerous weather conditions. Travel in these conditions can be life threatening. If you do not...
AMES, Iowa – FEB. 24, 2019 – The Iowa Department of Transportation, in cooperation with the Iowa State Patrol, has closed Interstate 35 in both directions north of the U.S. 30 interchange at Ames to the Minnesota border due to blowing and drifting snow and limited visibility. The gate system at the U.S. 30/I-35N interchange has been activated and the gate arms are down. Northbound I-35 travelers must exit at U.S. 30. Traveler services are available at the nearby U.S....
AMES, Iowa – April 4, 2018 – The Iowa Department of Transportation is reporting that a water main has broken in the median on southbound Iowa 28 south of the Raccoon River and Creston Avenue near mile marker 15 in Des Moines. The left lanes of Iowa 28 are closed in both directions. Crews are on scene. They hope to have the repairs completed by Thursday night, April 5. The Iowa DOT is working to keep the southbound lanes of...
AMES, Iowa – April 3, 2018 – The Iowa Department of Transportation is reporting that a water main has broken in the median on southbound Iowa 28 south of the Raccoon River and Creston Avenue near mile marker 15 in Des Moines. The left lanes of Iowa 28 are closed in both directions. Emergency crews are on scene. They hope to have the repairs completed by rush hour Wednesday morning. The Iowa DOT is working to keep the southbound lanes...
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