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Fraudulent text messages and phone calls appearing to come from the Iowa DOT or DMV are targeting recipients with false claims of unpaid traffic/parking violations or tolls.

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I-29 Nighttime Lane Closures Scheduled for March 30 – April 20

Nighttime patching work on I-29 northbound and southbound from Sioux City to Sergeant Bluff will require lane closures starting Monday, March 30 - April 20.

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March 24, 2026
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"Iowa’s America 250 Scenic Byways Road Trip” Series Announces Spring Presentation Schedule

Iowans have 3 new events to rediscover and celebrate Iowa’s place in our nation’s story with the Iowa DOT' “Iowa’s America 250 Scenic Byways Road Trip” series.

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March 24, 2026
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Iowa DOT invites comments on the draft Public Transit Long Range Plan

The Iowa DOT encourages the public, public transit agencies, local governments, and other stakeholders to review the draft Public Transit Long-Range Plan

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March 23, 2026
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Statewide
District 2: Northeast
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Intersection Construction to Begin March 23 for Iowa 9/Iowa 26 In Lansing

Crews will be widening lanes and building a new intersection for Iowa 9/Iowa 26 near the entrance to the new Lansing bridge.

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March 20, 2026
Statewide
District 1: Central
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Overnight Closures of Hickman Road with Single-Lane Closures of NB & SB I-35/80 Scheduled for March 22-26

Overnight road closures will impact I-35/I-80 through the Hickman Road interchange construction project March 22-26.

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March 19, 2026
Statewide
District 4: Southwest
District 1: Central
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Nighttime Closure of Eastbound I-80 from Grand Prairie Parkway to I-80/I-35/I-235 Southwest Mixmaster Scheduled for Sunday, March 29

Nighttime Closure of Eastbound I-80 from Grand Prairie Parkway to I-80/I-35/I-235 Southwest Mixmaster Scheduled for Sunday, March 29

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March 18, 2026
Statewide
District 2: Northeast
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Nighttime Closure of Iowa 9/Iowa 26 in Lansing Scheduled for Wednesday, March 18

Nighttime Closure of Iowa 9/Iowa 26 in Lansing Scheduled for Wednesday, March 18

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March 17, 2026
Statewide
District 6: East Central
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Boyson Road Diverging Diamond Interchange to Open on Monday, March 23

Boyson Road Diverging Diamond Interchange to Open on Sunday, March 22

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March 16, 2026
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Iowa Officials Reopen Highways Following Blizzard

The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) and Iowa State Patrol (ISP) are reopening several roadways that were closed due to blizzard conditions on Mar. 15-16

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March 16, 2026
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SECOND UPDATE - Iowa Officials Announce Additional Travel Closures and Advisories for March 15 Blizzard

The Iowa DOT and Iowa State Patrol are announcing a new roadway closures and travel advisories due to the blizzard.

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March 15, 2026
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District 1: Central
District 4: Southwest
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Overnight Closures of Northbound I-35/Eastbound I-80 scheduled for March 16 - 20

Overnight Closures of Northbound I-35/Eastbound I-80 scheduled for March 16 - 20.

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March 12, 2026
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District 1: Central
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Emergency Closure of the Mile Long Bridge over Saylorville Lake on Iowa 415 near Polk City May Occur on March 12

Emergency Closure of the Mile Long Bridge over Saylorville Lake on Iowa 415 near Polk City May Occur on March 12 .

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March 12, 2026
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Iowa Transportation Commission Workshop Scheduled for Thursday, March 19

Iowa Transportation Commission Workshop Scheduled for Thursday, March 19

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March 12, 2026
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Public Hearing announced for Decatur Bridge: March 31, 2026

Public Hearing announced for Decatur Bridge: March 31, 2026

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March 12, 2026
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District 6: East Central
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Iowa 3 Between Sageville and Boy Scout Road to Close on Monday, March 23

Iowa 3 Between Sageville and Boy Scout Road to Close on Monday, March 23

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March 11, 2026

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