Iowa Department of Transportation
Recent News About Iowa Department of Transportation
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Nighttime closure of westbound I-80 in Polk County scheduled for June
Nighttime maintenance work on westbound Interstate 80 in Polk County will necessitate a full closure from 10 p.m. on Thursday, June 19, until 5 a.m. on Friday, June 20.
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Des Moines road closure planned for U.S. 6/East Euclid Avenue on June 21-22
U.S. 6/East Euclid Avenue in Des Moines will be temporarily closed for construction work on June 21 and 22, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation's Grimes Construction office.
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Iowa DOT proposes widening project impacting U.S. 6 in Johnson County
The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) has announced a proposal to replace the pavement on U.S. 6, also known as W. Marengo Road, in Tiffin.
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Ramp closure scheduled for Boyson Road and I-380 interchange
If you travel on Boyson Road at Interstate 380 in Hiawatha, be aware of an upcoming ramp closure that may affect your journey.
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Overnight closures planned for major Iowa interstates near Northeast Mixmaster
If you travel on Interstate 35, I-80, and I-235 near the Northeast Mixmaster in Iowa, be prepared for overnight closures of ramps and roadways.
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Iowa DOT announces lane closures on Iowa 9 in Osage starting June
If you drive on Iowa 9 through Osage, be aware of an upcoming closure that may slow down your trip.
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Iowa approves FY2026-FY2030 transportation improvement plan with $4.3 billion investment
The Iowa Transportation Commission has approved the Fiscal Year 2026-2030 Iowa Transportation Improvement Program.
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Iowa DOT invites public input on U.S. 75 project in Hinton
The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) is inviting the public to participate in a hearing regarding a proposed project on U.S. 75 in Hinton, Plymouth County.
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U.S. Route 18 near Ruthven set for temporary closure due to railroad repairs
If you travel on U.S. 18 east of Ruthven in Palo Alto County, be prepared for a temporary road closure starting June 16.
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Iowa DOT warns against fraudulent text message scams
The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) has issued a warning about fraudulent text messages targeting residents with false claims of unpaid tolls or traffic violations.
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Iowa DOT announces temporary closure of Penn Street ramp for reconstruction
The Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) has announced a temporary closure of the Penn Street to northbound I-380 ramp (Exit 4) in North Liberty, Iowa.
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Iowa DOT warns public about fraudulent text message scams
The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) has issued a warning to consumers about fraudulent text messages circulating in Iowa and across the country.
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Iowa DOT announces temporary closure of Iowa 15 for railroad crossing repairs
If you travel on Iowa 15 just west of Whittemore in Kossuth County, be prepared for a temporary road closure starting June 9.
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Lane closures set for U.S. 218 bridge over U.S. 63 starting June
If you drive on northbound U.S. 218 through Waterloo, be aware of upcoming lane closures that may slow down your trip.
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Iowa Mississippi River Parkway Commission to meet in Elkader on June 9
The Iowa Mississippi River Parkway Commission (MRPC) is scheduled to convene on June 9 at the Motor Mill Museum in Elkader.
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Prairie Du Chien Road bridge over I-80 to close for repairs
If you travel on the Prairie Du Chien Road bridge over Interstate 80 in Iowa City, be aware of an upcoming closure that may affect your journey.
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Temporary closure planned for U.S. Highway 71 starting June
If you travel on U.S. 71 between U.S. 30, north of Carroll, and Iowa 175, near Auburn, be aware of an upcoming road closure that may slow down your trip, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Cherokee construction office.
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Iowa DOT announces road closure on U.S. 30 near Ogden starting June
If you travel on U.S. 30 near Ogden, be aware of an upcoming road closure that may affect your journey.
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Logan W. Frazier earns $1,140 at the Iowa Department of Transportation in 2018
Logan W. Frazier earned $1,140 in 2018, a 39.6 percent decrease from the previous year working for the Iowa Department of Transportation.
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Dennis L. Andrews earns $1,018 at the Iowa Department of Transportation in 2018
Dennis L. Andrews earned $1,018 in 2018, a 46.3 percent decrease from the previous year working for the Iowa Department of Transportation.