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Closure of Northbound I-35 Entrance Ramp at NE 36th Street Interchange (Exit 94) in Ankeny Begins Tonight

Closure of Northbound I-35 Entrance Ramp at NE 36th Street Interchange (Exit 94) in Ankeny Begins Tonight

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April 14, 2026
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Actions taken at the Iowa Transportation Commission meeting on Tuesday, April 14

Actions taken at the Iowa Transportation Commission meeting on Tuesday, April 14

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April 14, 2026
District 4: Southwest
District 1: Central
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Closure of Jordan Creek Parkway North Entrance Ramp for Westbound I-80 (Exit 121) Begins April 14

Closure of Jordan Creek Parkway North Entrance Ramp for Westbound I-80 (Exit 121) Begins April 14

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April 13, 2026
District 4: Southwest
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Eastbound I-80 Exit Ramp to Van Meter (Exit 113) Closed Until Aug. 31

Eastbound I-80 Exit Ramp to Van Meter (Exit 113) Closed Until Aug. 31

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April 9, 2026
Statewide
District 4: Southwest
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Update: Road Closure of Iowa 2 East of Sidney Begins April 20

Update: Road Closure of Iowa 2 East of Sidney Begins April 20

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April 9, 2026
Statewide
District 1: Central
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Closure of Northbound I-35 Entrance Ramp at NE 36th Street Interchange (Exit 94) in Ankeny Begins April 13

Closure of Northbound I-35 Entrance Ramp at NE 36th Street Interchange (Exit 94) in Ankeny Begins April 13

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April 9, 2026
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Iowa Transportation Commission to meet April 14 in Fort Madison

Iowa Transportation Commission to meet April 14 in Fort Madison

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April 7, 2026
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District 1: Central
District 4: Southwest
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Update: Overnight Closures of Eastbound and Westbound U.S. 6/Hickman Road scheduled for April 8 - 9

Update: Overnight Closures of Eastbound and Westbound U.S. 6/Hickman Road scheduled for April 8 - 9

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April 6, 2026
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DOT Encourages Rail Safety Awareness as Agribusinesses Ramp Up for Planting Season

The Iowa DOT is encouraging agribusinesses to practice good rail safety at Iowa’s public and private at-grade rail crossings.

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April 6, 2026
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District 4: Southwest
District 1: Central
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Nighttime Closures of Westbound I-80 from the Southwest Mixmaster to Grand Prairie Parkway (Exit 118) Begin April 8

Nighttime Closures of Westbound I-80 from the Southwest Mixmaster to Grand Prairie Parkway (Exit 118) Begin April 8

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April 3, 2026
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District 4: Southwest
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Nighttime Lane and Ramp Closures on I-80 in Council Bluffs Begin April 13

Nighttime Lane and Ramp Closures on I-80 in Council Bluffs Begin April 13

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April 3, 2026
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District 1: Central
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U.S. 63 and Business U.S. 30 Roundabout Construction in Toledo Begins April 6

U.S. 63 and Business U.S. 30 Roundabout Construction in Toledo Begins April 6

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April 2, 2026
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District 4: Southwest
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Road Closure of Iowa 2 East of Sidney Begins on April 13

Road Closure of Iowa 2 East of Sidney Begins on April 13

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April 2, 2026
Statewide
District 1: Central
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I-35 Warren County Parking-Only Rest Area Reopens

The Iowa DOT parking-only rest area on southbound Interstate 35 at Mile Marker 51 in Warren County near Saint Charles has reopened.

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April 1, 2026
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District 4: Southwest
District 1: Central
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Nighttime Closure of Westbound I-80 from Jordan Creek Parkway (Exit 121) to Grand Prairie Parkway (Exit 118) Scheduled for Thursday, April 2

Nighttime Closure of Westbound I-80 from Jordan Creek Parkway (Exit 121) to Grand Prairie Parkway (Exit 118) Scheduled for Thursday, April 2.

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March 31, 2026

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