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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...
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....
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...