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Parking-only rest area in Warren County to close Nov. 13 for the winter

November 1, 2023

AMES, Iowa – Nov. 1, 2023 – The Iowa Department of Transportation is announcing the temporary closure of the undeveloped rest area at milepost 51 on southbound Interstate 35 in Warren County beginning Nov. 13, 2023. The rest area is used mostly by commercial motor carriers. Because the ramp from the rest area to I-35 is on an incline, large vehicles often have trouble getting traction to merge onto I-35 during winter weather, causing a dangerous situation on the roadway....

Parking-only rest area in Warren County to close Nov. 13 for the winter

November 1, 2023

AMES, Iowa – Nov. 1, 2023 – The Iowa Department of Transportation is announcing the temporary closure of the undeveloped rest area at milepost 51 on southbound Interstate 35 in Warren County beginning Nov. 13, 2023. The rest area is used mostly by commercial motor carriers. Because the ramp from the rest area to I-35 is on an incline, large vehicles often have trouble getting traction to merge onto I-35 during winter weather, causing a dangerous situation on the roadway....

Iowa Mobile ID Now Available and Accepted at Businesses Across the State

October 31, 2023

ANKENY, Iowa – Oct. 31, 2023 – The Iowa Department of Transportation is excited to announce that Iowa Mobile ID is available in the Apple Store and Google Play. The app allows residents to keep a digital version of their Iowa-issued driver’s license or ID on their smartphone. The app is free and optional for all Iowans to download. The Iowa Mobile ID is a companion to the physical card and does not replace it. Iowans should still carry their...

FOURTH PUBLIC MEETING ANNOUNCED FOR I-80 MISSISSIPPI RIVER BRIDGE STUDY- Nov. 15

October 30, 2023

Editor's note: This news release is being sent through the Iowa DOT's new release system as a courtesy to the Illinois Department of Transportation. DIXON, IL - Oct. 31 - The Illinois Department of Transportation, in partnership with the Iowa Department of Transportation, will hold a fourth online public meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 15, to present study information, review the preferred alternative, and receive public comment as part of the I-80 Mississippi River Bridge study. The public meeting will be...

Traffic pattern to change on U.S. 75 north of Hinton Monday

October 28, 2023

SIOUX CITY, Iowa – Oct. 28, 2023 - If you’re going to be traveling on U.S. 75 near Hinton in the next few weeks, the Iowa Department of Transportation will be temporarily shifting traffic starting Monday, Oct. 30 at 9:30 a.m., so please watch carefully for the temporary traffic pattern. The timing of this traffic shift is dependent on the weather, so it is subject to change. We’ll be moving northbound traffic northbound on U.S. 75 between Hinton and Merrill...

U.S. 20 east of the Glen Ellen Road/Buchanan Avenue intersection near Sioux City now open

October 27, 2023

SIOUX CITY, Iowa – Oct. 27, 2023, 7:30 a.m. – Good news for Sioux City area travelers this morning. The Iowa DOT has completed emergency repairs on U.S. 20 east of the Glen Ellen Road/Buchanan Avenue intersection near Sioux City. The road is now open. Help keep everyone on the road safer. Drive with caution, obey the posted speed limit and other signs in the work area, and be aware that traffic fines for moving violations are at least double...

Iowa DOT offices closed for Veterans Day

October 27, 2023

AMES, Iowa – Oct. 27, 2023 – All Iowa Department of Transportation business locations will be closed on Friday, Nov. 10 in honor of Veterans Day. Many people, including commercial driver’s license holders, may be able to complete driver’s license business online at www.iowadot.gov. If you need to come to see us, the quickest way to get your driver’s license business done is to schedule an appointment https://iowadot.gov/mvd/other-appointments. Walk-in customers will be served as time allows. Special note to motor...

Iowa Mississippi River Parkway Commission to hold conference call Oct. 30

October 25, 2023

AMES, Iowa – Oct. 25, 2023 – The Iowa Mississippi River Parkway Commission (MRPC) will convene a meeting via conference call on Monday, Oct. 30 at 9:30 a.m. Interested parties may join the call by dialing 712-432-3900 and conference ID 7473245#. The phone line will be active shortly before the meeting and discontinued immediately after the meeting ends. Iowa Mississippi River Parkway Commission Agenda 9:30 a.m. Roll call Telephonic meeting statement, welcome and introductions 9:40 a.m. Budget *Discuss and approve...

La mejora propuesta de carreteras y aceras en Postville se analizará el 24 de octubre de 2023

October 23, 2023

AMES, Iowa, 23 de octubre de 2023: Únase al Departamento de Transporte de Iowa en una reunión de información pública virtual o en persona para analizar las mejoras propuestas a las carreteras y aceras en la U.S. 18 y Iowa 51 en Postville. Las mejoras a las carreteras incluyen pulido con diamantes y parches en la U.S. 18 desde el oeste de West Street hasta Iowa 51. Planeamos volver a pavimentar Iowa 51 desde los límites norte de la ciudad...

Proposed roadway and sidewalk improvement in Postville to be discussed on Oct. 24, 2023

October 17, 2023

AMES, Iowa – Oct. 17, 2023 – Join the Iowa Department of Transportation for an in-person or virtual public information meeting to discuss proposed roadway and sidewalk improvements on U.S. 18 and Iowa 51 in Postville. Roadway improvements include diamond grinding and patching U.S. 18 from west of West Street to Iowa 51. We plan to resurface Iowa 51 from the North city limits to U.S. 18 and then continuing to south of Hardin Drive. The proposed sidewalk improvements include...

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