Public Meetings
AMES, Iowa – April 18, 2025– Tell us what you think about a proposed roundabout at the north junction of U.S. 18 and U.S. 71. (Event # 6606) Changes include the construction of a roundabout at the north junction of U.S. 18 and U.S. 71. During the construction of the roundabout, traffic will be detoured along 4th Ave NW and 4th Ave W; this route will be paved and located in the southwest quadrant of the U.S. 18 and U.S....
AMES, Iowa – April 14, 2025 – Tell us what you think about the proposed bridge replacement of the Iowa 48 bridge over Red Oak Creek, 1.3 miles south of U.S. 34 in Montgomery County (Event # 6546). Construction will take place starting in the spring of 2026 and be completed by the fall of 2026. Traffic will be maintained at all times by staged construction and traffic shifts. SHARE YOUR INPUT BY MONDAY APRIL 28th Learn about the project...
SIOUX CENTER, Iowa – April 8, 2025 – The Iowa Transportation Commission approved the following items during its meeting today in Sioux Center. Business meeting actions taken Tuesday, April 8 Order Number Title Action taken Presenter D-2025-84 Approve Minutes of the March 11, 2025 Commission Meeting Approved Jill Smith, executive assistant, Transportation Commission, 515-239-1067 AS-2025-85 Administrative Rules – 761 IAC Chapter 27, Interest on Retained Funds Approved Lee Wilkinson, director, Administrative Services Division, 515-239-1340 AS-2025-86 Administrative Rules – 761 IAC...
AMES, Iowa – April 3, 2025 – The Iowa Transportation Commission will hold its next business meeting on Tuesday, April 8 in Sioux Center at the Terrace View Event Center, 230 Saint Andrews Way. Business meeting agenda Tuesday, April 8, 2025 Time Title Presenter 8 a.m. *Approve Minutes of the March 11, 2025, Commission Meeting Jill Smith, executive assistant, Transportation Commission, 515-239-1067 Commission Comments DOT Staff Comments *Administrative Rules – 761 IAC Chapter 27, Interest on Retained Funds Lee Wilkinson,...
Editor’s note: This news release is being sent through the Iowa Department of Transportation’s news release distribution as a courtesy to the Illinois Department of Transportation AMES, Iowa – March 27, 2025 – The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), in partnership with the Iowa Department of Transportation, will host a public meeting for the U.S. 67 (Centennial Bridge) Corridor project on Thursday, April 17. The event will be from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Rock Island-Quad Cities,...
AMES, Iowa – March 27, 2025 – Learn about upcoming improvements to U.S. 30 from west of Charles Ave, near Lisbon, to the west city limits of Stanwood in Cedar County. (Event # 6486) Improvements include: Replacing the existing pavement Asphalt resurfacing Grading and paving of passing lanes, turn lanes and paved shoulders. During the reconstruction, traffic will be maintained, and at times a pilot car will be used for single lane alternating traffic. Construction on the travel lanes will...
AMES, Iowa – March 19, 2025 – Tell us what you think about a proposed project on U.S. 69/SE 14th St. between the Des Moines River and East Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway in Des Moines. (Event # 6549) Improvements include: Widen and resurface pavement. Add new connector street from E. MLK Jr. Pkwy to U.S. 69. Reconstruct medians to limit left turns. Reconfigure the Maury St. intersection to an offset T-configuration by closing Maury St. west of U.S. 69....
AMES, Iowa – March 18, 2025– Tell us what you think about proposed improvements along U.S. 69 from 3rd Street South to 3rd Street North in the City of Belmond. (Event # 6506) Changes include: Removing and replacing the existing sidewalks. Upgrading curb ramps to meet current Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA) design requirements. During construction, through traffic will be maintained with single-lane closures in each direction. Construction is expected to start in the spring of 2026 and end in...
AMES, Iowa – March 13, 2025 – The Iowa Transportation Commission and Iowa Department of Transportation staff will meet informally from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 20, via telephone conference call. Transportation-related matters that may be discussed include the development of the five-year Iowa Transportation Improvement Program. # Editor’s note: There are two ways to listen to the Iowa Transportation Commission’s informal workshop session or business meeting or public input session when scheduled. The broadcast feed and phone...
AMES, Iowa – March 12, 2025 – The Iowa Transportation Commission will hold a public input meeting in Sioux Center at the Terrace View Event Center, 230 St. Andrews Way on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 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...