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Motorcycle fatalities, an alarming trend

The Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau and the Iowa DOT are partnering to bring attention to a rising trend in motorcycle fatalities.

Public input requested for proposed improvements on Iowa 175 at Interstate 29 near Onawa in Monona County

Join the Iowa DOT for a virtual public information meeting to share your input on several proposed improvements on Iowa 175 near Onawa in Monona County.

Proposed Improvements to Iowa 58 under Greenhill Road to be discussed in Cedar Falls on Apr. 25, 2024

Join the Iowa DOT for a virtual or an in-person public information meeting to share your input on proposed improvements to Iowa 58 under Greenhill Road.

Mississippi River Bridge at Lansing to reopen at 11 a.m. today

Following repairs and rigorous safety testing, the existing Mississippi River Bridge connecting Lansing, IA, and Crawford County, WI is expected to open today.

Overnight road closure on eastbound I-80 in West Des Moines scheduled for Monday, April 29

You may notice a delay on eastbound Interstate 80 west of Des Moines overnight on Monday, April 29 into Tuesday, April 30.

Closure of 580th Street north of U.S. 30 in Ames begins on Monday, April 29

If you travel on 580th Street north of U.S. 30 on the east side of Ames you need to be aware of a traffic pattern change that could affect your trip.

Notice of corridor preservation for I-80 in Dallas County

The Iowa DOT is providing public notice of renewal of a corridor preservation zone for I-80 in Dallas County.

Overnight closure of eastbound I-80 between Grand Prairie Parkway and Jordan Creek Parkway scheduled for Wednesday, April 17

If you drive on eastbound Interstate 80 between Grand Prairie Parkway and Jordan Creek Parkway you need to be aware of upcoming nighttime construction work.

Eastbound I-80 entrance ramp at the West Branch interchange (exit 254) scheduled to close on Sunday, April 14

If you drive on eastbound Interstate 80 near West Branch you need to be aware of construction work for I-80 widening projects between Iowa City and West Branch.

Iowa DOT and Des Moines Public Library collaborate to ensure citizens have proper identification

The Iowa DOT and Des Moines Public Library have teamed up to provide personalized support and guidance to individuals seeking an identification card.