It was a beautiful day to open a bridge! After years of planning and hard work, the Mississippi River Bridge at Lansing is OPEN TO TRAFFIC!! 🎉👏 Congratulations and THANK YOU to all who have played a role in this historic project.
iowadot.gov/news/2026-11-06/…
As part of our winter prep, we work closely with local, county, & state partners to coordinate our response when interstate closures are necessary. We held 4 trainings across Iowa, bringing those partners together. Thanks to that teamwork, we're ready for whatever winter brings!
Overnight closures on westbound I-80 between the Southwest Mixmaster and Grand Prairie Parkway will continue through Nov. 13. More details here: iowadot.gov/news/2026-11-05/…
Overnight closures of northbound I-35/eastbound I-80 between the Southwest Mixmaster and Iowa 141 are scheduled for Nov. 11-13. Drivers should use the marked detour. Get all the details here: iowadot.gov/news/2026-11-05/…
The southbound I-35 parking-only rest area in Warren County will close for the winter season on Nov. 17. More details here: iowadot.gov/news/2026-11-05/…
The Iowa Transportation Commission will meet Tuesday, Nov. 10 in Ames. Get all the details here: iowadot.gov/news/2026-11-05/…
In honor of Veterans Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11, all Iowa DOT business locations will be closed.
You may be able to complete driver’s license business online at: iowadot.gov
The rest area on northbound I-35 near Elkhart will temporarily close Nov. 5-15. Get more details here: iowadot.gov/news/2026-11-03/…
Learn about the planned project on Iowa 58 at the intersection of Greenhill Road in Cedar Falls: iowadot.gov/news/2026-11-03/…
Learn about the planned reconstruction on U.S. 151 from the west city limits of Fairfax to Benton County Road E-66 (Norway Corner): iowadot.gov/news/2026-11-03/…
📸Get your cameras ready, our annual Transportation Photo Contest is open again!
You can enter up to 20 digital pictures across 20+ categories. Entries must be submitted by Feb. 2, 2027. Read the rules and submit your photos at: iowadot.gov/about/transporta…
This is Crash Responder Safety Week: Slow Down. Move Over. Lives Are On The Line. We stand with the U.S. Department of Transportation in bringing attention to protecting traffic incident responders as they work to provide roadside support and keep our roads clear. #CRSW2026
In honor of Veterans Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11, all Iowa DOT business locations will be closed. More details here: iowadot.gov/news/2026-10-30/…
One drink can haunt you forever if you decide to drink and drive this Halloween weekend. Before the night gets spooky and the drinks start pouring, plan for a sober ride. #BuzzedDrivingIsDrunkDriving #DriveSober
Crews will close westbound I-80 between the Southwest Mixmaster and Grand Prairie Parkway overnight from 8:30 p.m. to 5 a.m., starting Sunday night, Nov. 1, until Friday morning, Nov. 6, weather permitting. Get more details here: iowadot.gov/news/2026-10-29/…
Several ramps and the eastbound I-80 lanes at the Northeast Mixmaster to U.S. 65 will close beginning the evening of Sunday, Nov. 1. Get more details about the closures here: iowadot.gov/news/2026-10-27/…




















