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Conditions in extreme Southern Iowa will impact travel this weekend

Falling and potentially heavy blowing snow is expected to create dangerous driving conditions in the southern two tiers of Iowa counties this weekend.

Corridor Study and Visioning Survey for U.S. 151 from the Northern Amana City Limits to the Southern City Limits of Fairfax starting Dec. 31, 2024

We need your help as the Iowa DOT looks at future transportation needs on U.S. 151 from the Northern Amana City Limits to the Southern City Limits of Fairfax.

Iowa Mississippi River Parkway Commission to meet on Jan. 6 in Fort Madison

The Iowa Mississippi River Parkway Commission (MRPC) will meet on Monday, Jan. 6.

U.S. 63 between U.S. 6 and Tama is Now Open

U.S. 63 between U.S. 6 and Tama in Jasper and Poweshiek Counties is now open to traffic according to the Iowa DOT.

Actions taken at Iowa Transportation Commission Meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 10

The Iowa Transportation Commission approved the following items during its meeting today.

­­Iowa Transportation Commission approves FY 2026 Traffic Safety Improvement Program projects

Today, the Iowa Transportation Commission approved $8,621,060 in total funding for 35 separate projects from Iowa’s Traffic Safety Improvement Program.

Iowa Transportation Commission approves 2025 intercity bus projects

Today, the Iowa Transportation Commission approved more than $2.1 million in grants for four providers for the 2025 Intercity Bus Program.

Southbound I-35 Rest Area near Elkhart temporarily closed December 10-11

The rest area on Southbound I-35 in Elkhart will be closed starting at 10 a.m., Dec. 10th. It will reopen at 5 a.m. on Dec. 11.

Overnight closures scheduled for I-35 on Dec. 10 and 11

Interstate 35 will be closed in both directions, nightly, between Northeast 126th Ave. and Iowa 210 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. on December 10th and 11th.

Traffic Pattern Change on I-29 at Iowa 141 in Sloan begins on Friday night, Dec. 6

If you drive on Interstate 29 near Sloan you need to be aware of an upcoming traffic pattern change that may affect your trip.