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Construction to start March 13 on U.S. 71 in the Iowa Lakes Region

March 8, 2023

SIOUX CITY, Iowa – March 8, 2023 – If you are driving on U.S. 71 in the Iowa Lakes Region (Arnolds Park and Okoboji) this spring you may notice some construction work. The first phase is expected to begin on March 13 from Okoboji Grove Road in Okoboji through Okoboji View Avenue in Okoboji. There will be daytime lane closures in the first week of this phase. Starting March 20, traffic will be routed to a detour that uses Iowa...

Public input requested for a proposed bridge improvement on Iowa 76 in Allamakee County

March 6, 2023

AMES, Iowa – March 6, 2023 – The Iowa Department of Transportation is requesting public input for a proposed Waterloo Creek Bridge replacement on Iowa 76, 2.2 miles North of Allamakee County Road A-26 in Allamakee County. The existing 3-span, 210’ x 26’ steel girder bridge would be replaced with a 225’ x 44’ pre tensioned prestressed concrete beam bridge. Construction of the project is expected to begin in 2025. Through traffic on Iowa 76 would be maintained during construction....

Secondary Road Fund Distribution Committee will meet in Des Moines March 9, 2023

March 3, 2023

AMES, Iowa – March 3, 2023 – The Secondary Road Fund Distribution Committee (SRFDC) will meet at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, March 9, 2023, at the Veterans Memorial Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center, Room 402, 833 Fifth Ave., in Des Moines, Iowa. AGENDA Introduction of Committee Members Approval of the August 25, 2022 minutes Discussion of Iowa DOT Administrative Rule Chapter 102, Secondary Road Fund Distribution Committee Administrative Rule Review Discussion of SRFDC formula factors and general discussion Update on...

Proposed Improvements to U.S. 30 bridges to be discussed in Ames on March 9, 2023

March 2, 2023

AMES, Iowa – March 2, 2023 – The Iowa Department of Transportation will hold a virtual and 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: March 9, 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...

Heads up for a bridge closure in Dubuque starting Spring 2023

March 1, 2023

FYI - Due to changes in the staging plans, this project has been moved to the 2024 construction season. Sorry for any confusion! AMES, Iowa – March 1, 2023– If you drive on Grandview Avenue in Dubuque, we just wanted you to know that we’ll be replacing the bridge that carries that road over U.S. 61/151 this spring. Grandview Avenue and the Grandview Avenue ramps will be closed until this fall. There will be signs posted to help you navigate...

Actions taken at Iowa Transportation Commission Tuesday, February 14

February 14, 2023

AMES, Iowa – Feb. 14, 2023 – The Iowa Transportation Commission approved the following items during its meeting today in Ames. Business meeting actions taken Tuesday, Feb. 14 Order Number Title Action taken Presenter D-2023-49 Approve Minutes of the Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023 Commission Meeting Approved Cindy Dorhout, Commission assistant, 515-239-1067 TD-2023-50 Administrative Rules – 761 IAC 132, Iowa Byways Program Approved Stu Anderson, director, Transportation Development Division, 515-239-1661 TD-2023-51 Administrative Rules – 761 IAC 163, RISE Program Approved Stu...

Iowa Transportation Commission to meet February 14

February 9, 2023

AMES, Iowa – Feb. 9, 2023 – The Iowa Transportation Commission will hold its next business meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023, in the Materials Conference Room at the Iowa Department of Transportation’s headquarters at 800 Lincoln Way in Ames. The public may attend in-person if comfortable in doing so. Face coverings are not required and left to the discretion of each individual. Business meeting agenda Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023 Time Title Presenter 1 p.m. *Approve Minutes of the Wednesday,...

New website for U.S. 71 project gives you the inside scoop on updates in the Iowa Lakes region

January 17, 2023

SIOUX CITY, Iowa – Jan. 17, 2023 – If you’re one of the thousands of tourists who flock to Iowa’s Great Lakes region each summer, a new construction project will help make getting around the area between Arnold’s Park and Okoboji a lot easier. The project led by the Iowa Department of Transportation is planned to be completed in 2024 and will improve pavement, intersections, and sidewalks. Details of the project are now available on a new Iowa DOT website....

Actions taken at Iowa Transportation Commission Wednesday, January 11

January 11, 2023

AMES, Iowa – Jan. 11, 2023 – The Iowa Transportation Commission approved the following items during its meeting today in Ames. Business meeting actions taken Wednesday, Jan. 11 Order Number Title Action taken Presenter D-2023-40 Approve Minutes of the Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022 Commission Meeting Approved Cindy Dorhout, Commission assistant, 515-239-1067 MV-2023-41 Administrative Rules – 761 IAC 451, Emergency Vehicle Certificate Approved Melissa Gillett, director, Motor Vehicle Division, 515-237-3121 MV-2023-42 Administrative Rules – 761 IAC 625, Driver’s Licenses for Undercover...

Iowa Transportation Commission approves 2023 intercity bus projects

January 11, 2023

AMES, Iowa – Jan. 11, 2023 – Today, the Iowa Transportation Commission approved more than $2.2 million in grants for three intercity transportation providers for the calendar year 2023 Intercity Bus Program. The Commission approved the funds for eight projects submitted by the following three entities. Burlington Trailways Jefferson Lines City of Fort Dodge With the current trend in intercity bus transportation moving away from rural connectivity into more urban-to-urban service, these funds play a vital role in keeping rural...

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