News

Interstate 80 re-opened following closure due to severe weather

The Iowa DOT, in cooperation with the Iowa State Patrol, has reopened both EB and WB lanes of I-80 from Coral Ridge Ave. (Exit 240) to Plainview Road (Exit 284)

Portion of Interstate 80 closed, including entrance ramps

The Iowa Department of Transportation, in cooperation with the Iowa State Patrol, has closed all lanes of Interstate 80 from I-380 at Coralville to Walcott

Nighttime closures of northbound I-35 between Ankeny and Huxley scheduled for Dec. 16 and 17

Nighttime closures of northbound I-35 between Ankeny and Huxley scheduled for Dec. 16 and 17.

Tell us what you think about proposed improvements on U.S. 30 and Interstate 35 starting December 15

Give input on I-35/U.S. 30 upgrades in Story County. Join the Dec. 15 open house in Ames or share your feedback online.

Iowa Mississippi River Parkway Commission to hold conference call Dec. 12

The Iowa Mississippi River Parkway Commission (MRPC) will convene a meeting via conference call Friday, December 12, at 9:00 a.m.

Actions taken at Iowa Transportation Commission Meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 9

The Iowa Transportation Commission approved the following items during its meeting Tuesday, December 9, 2025.

Iowa Transportation Commission approves program amendment

The Iowa Transportation Commission approved an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2026-2030 Iowa Transportation Improvement Program at its meeting today.

Iowa Transportation Commission approves 2026 Intercity Bus Projects

The Iowa Transportation Commission approved more than $7.4 million in grants for three intercity transportation providers for 2026 Intercity Bus Projects.

Iowa Transportation Commission approves FY 2027 Traffic Safety Improvement Program projects

The Iowa Transportation Commission approved $9,752,043 in total funding for 28 separate projects from Iowa’s Traffic Safety Improvement Program.

Closure of the Iowa 175 bridge over I-29 near Onawa begins on Friday, December 12

News release announcing the Friday, Dec. 12 closure of Iowa 175 bridge over I-29 west of Onawa at I-29 Exit 112.