AMES, Iowa – April 2, 2019 – The Iowa Department of Transportation has been working closely with the Nebraska Department of Transportation to coordinate reopening of roadways impacted by flooding in southwest Iowa and eastern Nebraska. The Iowa DOT anticipates that Interstate 680 from the Nebraska border to I-29 near Crescent may reopen later today, but an exact time of that opening has not yet been determined. Official notification of Iowa roadways reopening following flood repairs will be sent by...
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...
ANKENY, Iowa – Updated, April 1, 2019 – In response to flooding emergencies in western Iowa and eastern Nebraska, the Iowa Department of Transportation is temporarily waiving some requirements for motor carriers engaged in flood response and recovery activities. NEW: Motor carriers delivering relief supplies for flood recovery efforts can now obtain free permits to travel on the interstate system with overweight divisible loads. Travel on the interstate system will only be allowed using a permit issued by Iowa DOT,...
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....
ANKENY, Iowa – March 29, 2019 – In response to flooding emergencies in western Iowa and eastern Nebraska, the Iowa Department of Transportation is temporarily waiving some requirements for motor carriers engaged in flood response and recovery activities. To expedite disaster relief and recovery in Iowa and Nebraska, some rules related to trip permits required by the International Registration Plan and fuel permits required by the International Fuel Tax Agreement have been temporarily waived for motor carriers transporting equipment, supplies,...
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 27, 2019 – Flood waters are beginning to recede in southwest Iowa. While roadways may no longer be covered with water, that doesn’t mean they are ready to hold traffic. Once the water is no longer on the road, Iowa Department of Transportation crews will begin the process of assuring the roadways are safe to open. The recovery process includes cleaning debris from the roadways and testing for structural damage. Barriers blocking access to roads will...
AMES, Iowa – March 23, 2019 – NOON – The Iowa Department of Transportation, in cooperation with the Iowa State Patrol, has reopened northbound I-29 from the U.S. 34 interchange (near Glenwood) to the I-80/I-29 interchange (in Council Bluffs). This location was previously closed due to flooding. Interstate reopenings at this time: I-29 in both directions between the I-80/I-29 interchange (in Council Bluffs) to the U.S. 34 interchange (near Glenwood) The I-29/U.S. 34/ U.S. 275 interchange (exit 34 near Pacific...
AMES, Iowa – March 23, 2019 – 2 AM – The Iowa Department of Transportation, in cooperation with the Iowa State Patrol, has reopened southbound I-29 from the I-80/I-29 interchange (in Council Bluffs) to the U.S. 34 interchange (near Glenwood). This location was previously closed due to flooding. Interstate reopenings at this time: Southbound I-29 between the I-80/I-29 interchange (in Council Bluffs) to the U.S. 34 interchange (near Glenwood) The I-29/U.S. 34/ U.S. 275 interchange (exit 34 near Pacific Junction)...
AMES, Iowa – March 22, 2019 – 2:30 PM – U.S. 169 remains closed in both directions between U.S. 6 and Iowa 44 (near Adel), due to flooding from the Raccoon River, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation. A marked detour is in place, using U.S. 6/Old Highway 6, Dallas County Road P-58/K Avenue, and Iowa 44. At this time, we don't have an estimate of when this location will reopen. We’re waiting for the water to recede so...
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