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Collaborative efforts taking shape for planning safer work zones

With the relatively mild winter we’ve had, you’ve likely already encountered work zones on Iowa roads. With National Work Zone Safety Awareness Week kicking off

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April 15, 2024
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What Drives You Iowa
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Roadside Chat - Coming to a road near you... Be work zone aware

Iowa DOT road crews will be doing their part to be safe, but you play a part in making sure no one is injured or worse in a work zone.

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April 12, 2024
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Roadside Chat - Final four winners: buckled, sober, slow & focused

With all the hype surrounding college basketball tournaments and the Hawkeye women playing in the Final Four, here’s a reminder to stay safe while driving.

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April 5, 2024
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Recent Iowa DOT awards

We are proud of those across our DOT team who have been recognized for these awards.

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April 4, 2024
For Employees
Transportation Matters

Personnel updates for March 15 to March 28, 2024

Personnel information supplied by the Business Systems Bureau.

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April 4, 2024
For Employees
Transportation Matters

April 2024 Service awards

Award information provided by the Business Systems Bureau.

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April 1, 2024
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What Drives You Iowa
Transportation Matters

Roadside Chat - Keep your peeps safe. Buckle your bunny!

Whether your kids are in the backseat or your best friend is riding shotgun, making sure every person in your vehicle is properly buckled up can save lives.

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March 29, 2024
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Transportation Matters

Personnel updates for March 1 to March 14, 2024

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March 24, 2024
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What Drives You Iowa
Transportation Matters

Roadside Chat: 3-point seat belt for the win!

Read about the history of the original three-pointer as it pertains to car safety.

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March 22, 2024
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What Drives You Iowa
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Roadside Chat - Select a sober ride. It's a winning pick.

Whether you’re completing an NCAA basketball bracket or enjoying a night out with friends, the choices you make can have lasting impacts.

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March 15, 2024
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Roadside Chat - Buckle up - only clocks should spring forward

Quick maneuvers to avoid an animal or debris on the road can make you shift in your seat if you’re not buckled up.

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March 8, 2024
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Transportation Matters

Personnel updates for Feb. 16 to Feb. 29, 2024

Personnel information supplied by the Business Systems Bureau.

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March 8, 2024
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How you can help keep Iowa roads safer

Learn how you can help keep other drivers aware of upcoming traffic incidents.

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March 4, 2024
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What Drives You Iowa
Transportation Matters

Roadside Chat - Less likely to crash when phone is stashed

Reading a quick text or checking email for a few seconds is typically harmless - unless you’re behind the wheel.

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March 1, 2024
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March 2024 Service awards

Award information provided by the Business Systems Bureau.

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March 1, 2024

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