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
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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