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District 1: Central
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Nighttime Closure of Northbound I-35 Between Ankeny and Huxley Scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 23

Nighttime Closure of Northbound I-35 Between Ankeny and Huxley Scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 23.

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December 22, 2025
Public Meetings
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Public comments needed for proposed Iowa 146 Bridge Replacement Project impacting Robertson’s Access (Mahaska County)

Share your feedback about a bridge replacement project along Iowa 146 over the North Skunk River in Mahaska County. The project impacts Robertson’s Access.

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December 22, 2025
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Iowa America 250
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“Iowa’s America 250 Scenic Byways Road Trip” Series launches to celebrate state’s role in shaping the nation’s history

The Iowa DOT is partnering with Iowa’s Scenic Byways to launch a series of educational presentations celebrating key historical locations from January to June.

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December 17, 2025
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Iowa Byways map with America 250 IA logo on top of the map.
District 2: Northeast
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Lansing Bridge Project
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Iowa 9 / WIS 82 Mississippi River Bridge Demolition Moved to Dec. 19 with Safety Plans Announced

MEDIA ADVISORY about the Iowa 9 / WIS 82 Mississippi River Bridge Demolition Moved that has been moved to Dec. 19 with Safety Plans Announced

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December 15, 2025
District 2: Northeast
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Lansing Bridge Project
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Iowa 9 / WIS 82 Mississippi River Bridge Demolition Moved to Dec. 19 with Safety Plans Announced

News release about the Iowa 9 / WIS 82 Mississippi River Bridge Demolition that was Moved to Dec. 19 with Safety Plans Announced.

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December 15, 2025
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District 6: East Central
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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)

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December 13, 2025
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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

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December 13, 2025
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Public Meetings
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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.

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December 10, 2025
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Transportation Commission
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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.

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December 9, 2025
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Transportation Commission
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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.

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December 9, 2025
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Transportation Commission
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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.

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December 9, 2025
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Transportation Commission
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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.

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December 9, 2025
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District 3: Northwest
News

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.

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December 9, 2025
Statewide
News

IA 9 / WIS 82 Mississippi River Bridge Demolition Slated for December 18

The Iowa and Wisconsin Departments of Transportation is planning an implosion of the Mississippi River Bridge Project at Lansing on Thursday, December 18.

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December 4, 2025
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Mississippi River Bridge with car ferry in foreground
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Iowa Transportation Commission to meet on Tuesday, Dec. 9 in Ames

Iowa Transportation Commission to meet on Tuesday, Dec. 9 in Ames

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December 4, 2025

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