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AMES, Iowa – Oct. 10, 2024 – The Iowa DOT is providing public notice of renewal of corridor preservation for the Gordon Drive Viaduct and Bacon Creek Conduit project, from Rustin Street to Virginia Street, in Sioux City, Woodbury County. View a depiction of the corridor preservation area on a map. Width of the corridor preservation zone (CPZ) varies depending upon location within the corridor. Corridor preservation is a tool the Iowa DOT uses to preserve land for future needs...
DECORAH, Iowa – Oct. 8, 2024 – The Iowa Transportation Commission approved the following items during its meeting today in Decorah. Business meeting actions taken Tuesday, Oct. 8 Order Number Title Action taken Presenter D-2025-17 Approve Minutes of the Sept. 10, 2024, Commission Meeting Approved Stuart Anderson, director, Transportation Development Division, 515-239-1661 TD-2025-18 Corridor Preservation Zone: Iowa 12 Gordon Drive Viaduct in Sioux City Approved Gary Harris, transportation engineer specialist, Location and Environment Bureau, 515-239-1459 TD-2025-19 Revitalize Iowa’s Sound Economy...
DECORAH, Iowa – Oct. 8, 2024 – The Iowa Transportation Commission approved $5.1 million in funding for six rail infrastructure and related rail development projects under the Railroad Revolving Loan and Grant (RRLG) Program. The projects are expected to support the creation and retention of 55 jobs within three years of project completion. Targeted Job Creation projects Loan Grant A-line EDS Rail Spur (Black Hawk County) $1,249,000 $60,000 Appanoose Country Rail Extension (Appanoose County) $600,000 Rail Network Improvement projects Loan...
AMES, Iowa – Oct. 4, 2024– Tell us what you think about proposed rehabilitation of the pavement on U.S. 30 in Boone County from the Greene County Line to Ogden. (Event # 6247) Improvements include: Concrete overlay. Removal of the raised median at the east end of the project. New pavement markings. During the rehabilitation of U.S. 30, traffic will be detoured. The detour route will use Iowa 144, County Road E57, and U.S. 169. Construction is anticipated to start...
AMES, Iowa – Oct. 3, 2024 – The Iowa Transportation Commission will hold its next business meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 8, at the Hotel Winneshiek, 104 East Water Street, in Decorah, Iowa. Business meeting agenda Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024 Time Title Presenter 8 a.m. *Approve Minutes of the Sept. 10, 2024, Commission Meeting Stuart Anderson, director, Transportation Development Division, 515-239-1661 Commission Comments DOT Staff Comments *Corridor Preservation Zone: Iowa 12 Gordon Drive Viaduct in Sioux City Gary Harris, transportation engineer...
AMES, Iowa – Oct. 2, 2024– Tell us what you think about proposed improvements to U.S. 30 in Boone. (Event # 6248) Changes include: Removal of median crossing at South Linn Street. Pavement markings to remove the left turn lane on eastbound and westbound U.S. 30. Traffic will be maintained on U.S. 30 throughout the construction period. Construction is anticipated to start fall 2024. ATTEND IN PERSON MEEETING TO SHARE YOUR FEEDBACK When: Monday Oct. 7, 2024, anytime between 5...
AMES, Iowa – Oct. 1, 2024 – As part of HF 2681 passed during the 2024 legislative session, the Iowa DOT has the authority to approve or deny the use of automated traffic enforcement on Iowa roads. As a result of the law, all jurisdictions who were using, or wishing to use, automated traffic enforcement on their roads were required to apply for a permit to the Iowa DOT by Jul. 1, 2024. The Iowa DOT received applications for 348...
AMES, Iowa – Sept. 30, 2024 – Tell us what you think about the proposed improvements at the Mitchellville Rest Area on eastbound Interstate 80 in Polk County. (Event # 6246). The proposed improvements to the rest area include reconstructing the parking to increase the number of stalls. Additional improvements include removal, relocation, and replacement of entrance and exit ramps to the rest area. Traffic on I-80 will be maintained throughout the project. Parking at the rest area will remain...
DAVENPORT, Iowa – Sept. 27, 2024 – Beginning Monday night, September 30th, 2024, motorists traveling along Interstate 80 should be prepared for changing traffic patterns as crews prepare to open the newly constructed eastbound lanes and ramps at the West Branch Interchange. This transition marks a significant milestone in the ongoing project to enhance traffic flow and safety in the area. The Iowa DOT reminds motorists to drive with caution, obey the posted speed limit and other signs in the...
NEW HAMPTON, Iowa – Sept. 27, 2024 – Deck joint repairs on the U.S. 218 ramp bridge over the Cedar River Overflow at the interchange with Iowa 58 in Cedar Falls will begin October 7, 2024. The project is expected to be completed by mid-November, weather permitting. To ensure the safety of workers and motorists, the ramp will be closed during the repair period. Traffic heading northbound on U.S. 218 and southbound on Iowa 58/Iowa 27 will be detoured. A...