Ames, Iowa – Dec. 6, 2023 – Join the Iowa Department of Transportation for a virtual public information meeting to discuss proposed improvements to the westbound Interstate 80 rest area located 1.2 miles west of Polk County Road S-27, near Mitchellville.

The proposed improvements to the rest area include partial removal and replacement of parking to increase the number of stalls. Additional improvements include removal, relocation, and replacement of entrance ramps to the rest area. Traffic on I-80 will be maintained throughout the project. Construction is expected to begin in 2025.
Virtual presentation:
When: Anytime between Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023 (around Noon) – Friday, Dec. 15, 2023.
How to Attend: Navigate to https://bit.ly/iowadot5648
Description: The website will help you get information about the project and allow you to give us feedback. If you would like to receive future emails about this project or submit a comment or question for this project, you can go directly to: https://bit.ly/iowadot5648 Comments are due by Friday, Dec. 15, 2023.
For general information regarding the public meeting, Shelby Ebel, Transportation Planner, Iowa DOT District 1 Office, 1020 S. 4th St., Ames, Iowa 50010, phone 515-239-1996 or 515-239-1635, email Shelby.Ebel@iowadot.us
Please contact the person listed above if you need information in another language or if you need an interpreter. We will provide these at no cost to you.
Favor de notificar la persona listado arriba si necesita información en otro idioma o si necesita un traductor. Se lo proporcionaremos sin costo a usted.
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