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Interstate 35 and multiple roadways likely to remain closed until morning - commutes will be impacted #iatraffic

February 24, 2019

AMES, Iowa – FEB. 24, 2019 – The Iowa Department of Transportation, in cooperation with the Iowa State Patrol, is stating that Interstate 35 north of the U.S. 30 interchange at Ames will likely remain closed until tomorrow morning due to continued blowing and drifting snow. In addition, roadways adjacent to I-35 as well as other roadways around the state are impassible due to the dangerous weather conditions. Travel in these conditions can be life threatening. If you do not...

Interstate 35 closed, north of U.S. 30 in Ames #iatraffic

February 24, 2019

AMES, Iowa – FEB. 24, 2019 – The Iowa Department of Transportation, in cooperation with the Iowa State Patrol, has closed Interstate 35 in both directions north of the U.S. 30 interchange at Ames to the Minnesota border due to blowing and drifting snow and limited visibility. The gate system at the U.S. 30/I-35N interchange has been activated and the gate arms are down. Northbound I-35 travelers must exit at U.S. 30. Traveler services are available at the nearby U.S....

Emergency ramp closure on Westbound I-80 to Westbound I-235 ramp at the Northeast Mix Master near Des Moines 

January 9, 2019

AMES, Iowa – Jan. 9, 2019 – The exit ramp from westbound I-80 to westbound I-235 at the Northeast Mix Master will be closed for one hour (10 a.m. to 11 a.m.) on Thursday, January 10, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s District 1 Office. A marked detour will be in place throughout the closure. Traffic will continue west on I-80 and exit at U.S. 69 (NE 14th St.) to access eastbound I-80 back to the I-235 westbound ramp....

Driving conditions may be tricky Sunday #iatraffic

November 24, 2018

Nov. 24, 2018 – AMES, Iowa – Snowy and windy conditions with periodic gusts up to 40 mph are expected on Sunday, especially for areas south of Interstate 80. The Iowa Department of Transportation reminds motorists that even small amounts of snowfall coupled with high winds can cause hazardous driving conditions. Once snow begins to fall the Iowa DOT will be working to clear roads, but blowing snow can cause roadways to quickly become re-covered after trucks pass through and...

Snow creating hazardous driving conditions in Northwest Iowa for morning commute #IATRAFFIC

March 24, 2016

AMES, Iowa – MARCH 24, 2016 – Heavy snow overnight in northwest Iowa has made travel conditions difficult and will continue through the morning commute. Travel is not advised on many roadways around and to the north and east of Sioux City, including Interstate 29 north of the city. Some areas are impassible due to disabled vehicles. Motorists are urged to evaluate the need to travel in extreme conditions. If you must travel, be sure to monitor road conditions and...

Interstate 35 now open from Ames to Mason City #iatraffic

February 9, 2016

AMES, Iowa – Feb 9, 2016 – The Iowa Department of Transportation and the Iowa State Patrol have reopened north and southbound Interstate 35 from Ames to Clear Lake and Mason City. The road was previously closed due to blowing snow which created extremely hazardous driving conditions. While the roadway is open, winds will continue to be gusty throughout the day causing blowing snow. Travelers should expect areas of low visibility and patches of snow covered roadways making driving potentially...

Interstate 35 remains closed from Ames to Mason City #iatraffic

February 9, 2016

AMES, Iowa – Feb 9, 2016 –The Iowa Department of Transportation and the Iowa State Patrol continue to monitor conditions along north and southbound Interstate 35 from Ames to Clear Lake and Mason City. Due to blowing snow driving conditions continue to be hazardous and the roadway remains closed. Winds are forecasted to diminish slightly but remain gusty throughout the morning. The roadway will be reopened as soon as it is safe to do so. However, once it is open...

I-380/U.S. 20/U.S. 218 interchange in Black Hawk County to open fully this weekend #iatraffic

August 27, 2015

NEW HAMPTON, Iowa-August 27, 2015 - Progress on the bridge deck joint repair project will allow all lanes of northbound Interstate 380/westbound U.S. 20 near Evansdale to open tonight, weather permitting, from the River Forest Road interchange on-ramp through the I-380/U.S. 20/U.S. 218 interchange, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s New Hampton construction office. The River Forest Road westbound on ramp will also reopen tonight. The eastbound lanes from the I-380/U.S. 20/U.S. 218 interchange east to the River Forest...

Iowa DOT ready for winter with update to 511 and fully stocked salt storage

November 5, 2013

AMES, Iowa – Nov. 5, 2013 – The Iowa Department of Transportation is ready to take on the challenges of another Iowa winter. With fall preparations complete, DOT can quickly respond when roadways became covered by a wintery mix of snow and slush. Know before you go. For more than a decade, Iowa’s 24/7 traveler information service, 511, has been assisting motorists make wise travel choices. This year motorists will be able to see the road conditions on more of...

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