Message from Iowa DOT Director
Nancy J. Richardson
Welcome to the Iowa Department of Transportation where a professional workforce of nearly 3,400 individuals are dedicated to moving people and goods efficiently, effectively and safely.
Iowa is in a unique position, since we
are geographically located at the center of the nation. Thus, we serve as a crossroads for our country’s surface transportation system, with transcontinental Interstate highways 35 and 80 traversing the state and crossing in Des Moines.
Iowa is in a unique position, since we
are geographically located at the center of the nation. Thus, we serve as a crossroads for our country’s surface transportation system, with transcontinental Interstate highways 35 and 80 traversing the state and crossing in Des Moines.
Iowa is also the home of the Des Moines International Airport and eight other commercial service airports, connecting our state to the world.
As such, Iowa is an economic thoroughfare for domestic and international movement of people and goods, placing a considerable demand on our state’s transportation infrastructure.
Over the last few years, the Iowa DOT has made an aggressive effort to keep pace with these demands through improvements and maintenance of our various modes of transportation.
We’re committed to customer service at the Iowa DOT, and hope you find what you’re looking for at this Web site as we continue to build, maintain and support a safe and efficient transportation system for users.
Safe traveling!
Nancy J. Richardson
