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Iowa and Wisconsin announce the Iowa 9/WIS 82 Mississippi River Bridge at Lansing will open on Nov. 6. Get all the details here: iowadot.gov/news/2026-10-05/…
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Lane closures for pavement maintenance work on Business U.S. 20/Gordon Drive and Iowa 376/Lewis Blvd. in Sioux City will begin Tuesday, Oct. 6, weather permitting. More details here: iowadot.gov/news/2026-10-05/…
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The whole family made it to Grandma's birthday party safely & is hyping you up in the group chat because you plowed the roads like a boss. That could be you!
Join the team that keeps Iowa moving all winter. We're hiring 500+ snowplow operators! Apply now: governmentjobs.com/careers/i…
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October is Pedestrian Safety Month! Drivers & pedestrians share responsibility:
🚶➡️Pedestrians: Always cross at a crosswalk. No crosswalk? Find a well-lit area with good visibility.
🚗Drivers: Yield to pedestrians. Use extra caution in school zones & neighborhoods, & at night.
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Overnight closures of southbound and northbound I-35/I-80 between the Southwest Mixmaster and Iowa 141 are scheduled for Oct. 2 and 3. More details here: iowadot.gov/news/2026-10-01/…
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The northbound I-29 rest area south of Onawa will close on Oct. 7 and remain closed until mid-December, weather permitting. More information here: iowadot.gov/news/2026-09-30/…
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Tell us what you think about planned improvement to Iowa 57 from County Road T47 east to the Grundy County line in Butler County: iowadot.gov/news/2026-09-30/…
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I-29 mainline closures at the Iowa 175 interchange (Exit 112) in Onawa are scheduled for Oct. 1. Crews will inspect and make necessary repairs to the Iowa 175 bridge struck earlier this week. Only one direction will be closed at a time. More details here: iowadot.gov/news/2026-09-30/…
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📢REMINDER: The following DMV locations are closed today for safety training:
Ames, Burlington, Cedar Rapids, Clinton, Coralville, Davenport, Dubuque, Marshalltown, Mason City, Muscatine, Ottumwa, Waterloo
You may be able to do business with us online at: iowadot.gov/dmv-services
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The DOT is having another online auction! We have cars, vans, pickups, and tractors, along with some miscellaneous shop and hotel equipment. Auction items go live Oct. 6 at 8 a.m. Register at govdeals.com.
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The new detour route for the closure at the westbound U.S. 20/U.S. 75 on-ramp to northbound I-29 is now in place. Get all the details here: iowadot.gov/news/2026-09-29/…
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The westbound I-80 on-ramp at southbound Jordan Creek Parkway will close from 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, until 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3. Drivers should expect delays. More details here: iowadot.gov/news/2026-09-28/…
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When do we consider a roundabout at an intersection? 🔄️ We tackle this question & much more on this episode of the Roadside Chat Podcast. 🔗Listen to the full episode:
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Website: iowadot.gov/roadside-chat-po…
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Overnight closures are scheduled from Oct. 4-9, on westbound I-80 between the Southwest Mixmaster and Grand Prairie Parkway. Expect delays. Get all the details here: iowadot.gov/news/2026-09-28/…
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Seasonal work that makes an impact? We’ve got what you’re looking for! Join us at our Iowa Falls maintenance garage for our *last* winter hiring event of the season:
📅 Oct. 1, 3-5:30 PM
📍1035 Industrial Park Rd., Iowa Falls
Learn more & apply online at: governmentjobs.com/careers/i…
ALT Join us for our Snowplow Operator Hiring Event Series. Oct. 1 Iowa Falls 3-5:30 PM 1035 Industrial Park Rd. Iowa Falls, IA 50126 Apply on-site, learn about the job, get schedule and pay details. Last hiring event of the series! Iowa DOT logo IowaWORKS logo iowadot.gov/careers
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No photo, video, or selfie is worth the risk. 📸🤳Photographing on railroad tracks is illegal and dangerous. Keep yourself and your clients safe - whenever you see tracks, think train.
#SeeTracksThinkTrainWeek #STOPTrackTragedies #RailSafetyEducation
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Looking for seasonal work that makes an impact? We’re hiring snowplow operators! Join us Sept. 29 at the Sioux City maintenance garage for our winter hiring event:
📍6405 Gordon Drive, Sioux City, IA
📅Sept. 29, 3-5:30 PM
Learn more and apply online at: governmentjobs.com/careers/i…
ALT Join us for our Snowplow Operator Hiring Event Series. Sept. 29 Sioux City 3-5:30 PM 6405 Gordon Drive Sioux City, IA 51106 Apply on-site, learn about the job, get schedule and pay details. Other upcoming hiring events: Oct. 1 - Iowa Falls (1035 Industrial Park Rd.) Iowa DOT logo IowaWORKS logo iowadot.gov/careers
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The risk is real. Trains are quieter and faster than you think. Whenever you see tracks, think train.
#SeeTracksThinkTrainWeek #STOPTrackTragedies #RailSafetyEducation
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Looking for pay and a purpose this winter? We’re hiring seasonal snowplow operators! Join us at the Council Bluffs maintenance garage for our winter hiring event:
📍2501 N. 25th St., Council Bluffs, IA
📅 Sept. 28, 3-5:30 PM
Learn more and apply online at: governmentjobs.com/careers/i…
ALT Join us for our Snowplow Operator Hiring Event Series. Sept. 28 Council Bluffs 3-5:30 PM 2501 N. 25th St. Council Bluffs, IA 51501 Apply on-site, learn about the job, get schedule and pay details. Other upcoming hiring events: Sept. 29 - Sioux City (6405 Gordon Drive) Oct. 1 - Iowa Falls (1035 Industrial Park Rd.) Iowa DOT logo IowaWORKS logo iowadot.gov/careers
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I-80 and its ramps at the Northeast Mixmaster will be closed overnight for pavement patching on Thursday, Oct. 1, weather permitting. Get more details here: iowadot.gov/news/2026-09-25/…
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