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

 

 

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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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Iowa DOT Director Scott Marler Receives National TSMO Leadership Award

Iowa DOT Director Scott Marler Receives National TSMO Leadership Award

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March 31, 2026
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Iowa Mississippi River Parkway Commission to meet on April 7 in Keokuk

Iowa Mississippi River Parkway Commission to meet April 7 in Keokuk

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March 31, 2026
Statewide
District 4: Southwest
District 1: Central
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Nighttime Closures of Eastbound I-80 Begin on April 6

Nighttime Closures of Eastbound I-80 Begin on April 6

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March 30, 2026
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Public Meetings
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MoDOT Public Meeting for Harrison County U.S. Route 69 Bridge Replacement Project, April 9

MoDOT Public Meeting for Harrison County U.S. Route 69 Bridge Replacement Project, April 9

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March 27, 2026
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Fraudulent Text Messages Target Recipients With False Claims of Unpaid Traffic Violations or Tolls

Fraudulent text messages appearing to come from the Iowa DOT or “DMV” are targeting recipients with false claims of unpaid traffic violations.

Display Date
March 27, 2026
Statewide
District 2: Northeast
News

Reconstruction of Iowa 9 in Decorah Begins on April 6

Reconstruction of Iowa 9 in Decorah Begins on April 6

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March 27, 2026
Statewide
District 1: Central
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Nighttime Closures of Iowa 92 at U.S. 59 Near Carson on April 6 - 8

Nighttime Closures of Iowa 92 at U.S. 59 Near Carson on April 6 - 8

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March 27, 2026
Statewide
District 2: Northeast
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Lane Closures on U.S. 218 Near Waverly Begin on April 2

Lane Closures on U.S. 218 Near Waverly Begin on April 2

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March 27, 2026
Statewide
District 1: Central
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Closures on U.S. 30 at the South Skunk River Bridge in Ames Begin at 10 p.m. on Sunday, March 29

Closures on U.S. 30 at the South Skunk River Bridge in Ames Begin at 10 p.m. on Sunday, March 29

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March 26, 2026
Statewide
District 4: Southwest
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I-80 Nighttime Closures Scheduled for April 6-10

Nighttime maintenance work on I-80 near De Soto will close lanes from Monday April 6 through Friday, April 10.

Display Date
March 25, 2026
Statewide
District 6: East Central
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I-80 Lane Reductions Near Iowa City Starting March 30 Though July

Starting Monday, March 30, WB and EB lanes at mile marker 242.0 to 242.2 lanes will reduce to two lanes.

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March 25, 2026
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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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