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Proposed Improvements to Iowa 17 to be discussed in Granger on June 1, 2023

May 26, 2023

AMES, Iowa – May 26, 2023 – Join the Iowa Department of Transportation for a virtual or in-person public information meeting to provide your input on the proposed safety project along Iowa 17 at State Street/NW 110th Avenue in Polk County. The proposed project is scheduled to begin and be completed in 2024. In-person meeting: When: Thursday, June 1, 2023, anytime between 5 and 6:30 p.m. Location: Granger Community Center, 2200 Walnut St., in Granger Description: You will be provided...

Bridge Replacements on Iowa 136 to be discussed in Oxford Junction on May 24, 2023

May 19, 2023

AMES, Iowa – May 19, 2023 – Join the Iowa Department of Transportation for a virtual or an in-person public information meeting to provide your input on a project in Clinton County. We're planning to replace five bridges on Iowa 136 between Lost Nation and U.S. 61. One bridge is located over the ditch east of Lost Nation, three crossings are over Branch Prairie Creek, and one bridge is over Elwood Creek. Not all of the bridges will be closed...

Public input requested for a proposed replacement of the Iowa 3 bridge over the Little Wapsipinicon River in Fayette County

May 18, 2023

AMES, Iowa – May 18, 2023 – The Iowa Department of Transportation is requesting public input for a proposed Little Wapsipinicon River Bridge replacement on Iowa 3, 0.2 miles west of Fayette County Road V-68. The project is currently scheduled for the 2025 construction season. Through traffic on Iowa 3 will be detoured utilizing Fayette County Road V-62, C-33, and V-68. Virtual presentation: When: Anytime between May 18, 2023 (around Noon) – May 30, 2023. How to Attend: Navigate to...

Proposed Improvements to Iowa 141 to be discussed in Granger on May 18, 2023

May 12, 2023

AMES, Iowa – May 12, 2023 – Join the Iowa Department of Transportation for a virtual or an in-person public information meeting to provide your input on a proposed project on Iowa 141 in Polk County. The proposed project’s goal is to improve safety at intersections on Iowa 141 from Iowa 17 to Iowa 415. It is scheduled to begin and be completed in 2025. In-person meeting: When: Thursday, May 18, 2023, anytime between 5 and 6:30 pm Location: Jester...

Iowa Transportation Commission to meet June 13 in Burlington

May 10, 2023

AMES, Iowa – May 10, 2023 – The Iowa Transportation Commission will hold a public input meeting in Burlington at the Auditorium-Burlington Riverfront Entertainment, 200 N Front Street on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, to hear about transportation matters from representatives of local government, interest groups, and individuals. Items that may be discussed at the meeting include the Iowa Transportation Improvement Program; transportation policies; and highway, aviation, rail, river, bicycle, pedestrian, and public transit issues. A brief business meeting will begin...

Actions taken at Iowa Transportation Commission Tuesday, May 9

May 9, 2023

AMES, Iowa – May 9, 2023 – The Iowa Transportation Commission approved the following items during its meeting today in Ames. Business meeting actions taken Tuesday, May 9 Order Number Title Action taken Presenter D-2023-70 Approve Minutes of the Tuesday, April 11, 2023 Commission Meeting Approved Cindy Dorhout, Commission assistant, 515-239-1067 TD-2023-71 Revitalize Iowa’s Sound Economy (RISE) – City of Clinton Approved Deb Arp, team leader, Systems Planning Bureau 515-239-1681 TD-2023-72 Revitalize Iowa’s Sound Economy (RISE) – Grimes Approved Deb...

DRAFT FY 2024-2028 IOWA TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PRESENTED TO THE IOWA TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION

May 9, 2023

AMES, Iowa – May 9, 2023 – The transportation system you use every day is constantly being evaluated and data is collected and analyzed to determine how to best invest your tax dollars into making the system even better. Each year, based on guidance and direction from the Iowa Transportation Commission, the Iowa Department of Transportation prepares a detailed list of transportation projects to be accomplished in the next five years. This draft list, called the Fiscal Year 2024-2028 Iowa...

Iowa Transportation Commission to meet Tuesday, May 9

May 4, 2023

AMES, Iowa – May 4, 2023 – The Iowa Transportation Commission will hold its next business meeting on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, in the Materials Conference Room at the Iowa Department of Transportation’s headquarters at 800 Lincoln Way in Ames. Business meeting agenda Tuesday, May 9, 2023 Time Title Presenter 1 p.m. *Approve Minutes of the Tuesday, April 11, 2023 Commission Meeting Cindy Dorhout, Commission assistant, 515-239-1067 Commission Comments Iowa DOT Staff Comments *Revitalize Iowa’s Sound Economy (RISE) – City...

DBE goals for Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) funded projects

May 1, 2023

AMES, Iowa – May 1, 2023 – The Iowa Department of Transportation is seeking input from Iowans concerning the FY 2024-2026 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goals for the Federal Highway Administration funded projects. In establishing our three-year DBE goal, the Iowa DOT is seeking public participation on its goal-setting process from minority, women, general contractor groups, community organizations, and other officials. The Iowa DOT must follow Federal Code 49 CFR §26.45 when establishing its DBE goal and conduct a public...

Proposed Improvements to U.S. 30 bridges to be discussed in Ames on April 20, 2023

April 13, 2023

AMES, Iowa – April 13, 2023 – The Iowa Department of Transportation has rescheduled the in-person public information meeting to discuss the proposed replacement of east- and westbound bridges on U.S. 30 over the South Skunk River between Duff Avenue and Dayton Avenue interchanges in Story County. In-person meeting: When: April 20, 2023, between 5 and 6:30 pm Location: Harvest Vineyard Church, 320 S. 17th St., in Ames Description: Iowa DOT staff and project consultants will be present. No formal...

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