AMES, IOWA - Finally--after a long, long winter--road crews are putting away their snowplows and getting out the barricades and cones to mark work zones on streets and roads throughout Iowa. While … [Read more...] about DOT Kicks off 2001 Road Construction Season with Work Zone Safety Message
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Road Work Zones to Have Minimal Effect on Labor Day Traffic
AMES, IOWA - Road work will have a minimal effect on traffic during the Labor Day weekend, according to Iowa Department of Transportation officials. "We realize that many motorists will be on the road … [Read more...] about Road Work Zones to Have Minimal Effect on Labor Day Traffic
Iowa DOT Official Testifies on Work Zone Safety
Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) research director Ian MacGillivray testified before a congressional hearing in Washington, D.C., concerning work zone safety. Subcommittee hearings on … [Read more...] about Iowa DOT Official Testifies on Work Zone Safety
Speed Limits Lowered in High-Speed Work Zones
Lower speed limits for certain work zones on interstate and other multi-lane highways became effective today, June 1, 2001. The Iowa Department of Transportation announced the change, which will … [Read more...] about Speed Limits Lowered in High-Speed Work Zones
Evaluation of Work Zone Traffic Control Enhancements
In an attempt to improve work zone safety, the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) initiated a research project to determine the overall effectiveness, including functionality, of several proposed … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Work Zone Traffic Control Enhancements