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Travelers using Iowa 136 will have changes soon as the bridge over the Mississippi River will close June 9 for repairs. See more details: iowadot.gov/news/2025-05-3…

It's heatstroke season and so easy to get distracted and forget our precious cargo. Know these facts: 🌡️A child's body temp rises 3-5x faster than adults. 🥵 Heatstroke: core body temp of 104 degrees. ☠️ Death: core body temp of 107+ degrees. youtube.com/watch?v=IrmeYF…

Travelers needing to cross the Mississippi River between Lansing, Iowa, and Crawford County, Wisconsin, will get some assistance this summer as the Iowa DOT reestablishes a shuttle and water taxi service starting on Wednesday, June 4. See more: iowadot.gov/news/2025-06-0…

The work of a massive crane installing new gates at Lock and Dam 10 in Guttenberg last August is so impressive. @BruceThein caught it all and earned the win in the Photo Contest Waterways Category. Way to bring it home Bruce!

Texting scams are firing up again. Remember – the Iowa DOT or DMV will never text you saying you owe money. If you receive a message: * DO NOT click on any links or provide personal or credit card information. * Report and delete unwanted text messages.

🚧Think Safely - Not Quickly🚧 That means be prepared and extra alert, and slow down in a work zone. Hear from our Brian Worrel on what we're doing to get your attention about slowing down when a required driving maneuver is required in a work zone. youtube.com/watch?v=ZY1ZRo…

If you travel on the Prairie Du Chien Road bridge over I-80 in Iowa City, be aware of an upcoming bridge closure. Starting at 7 a.m. on Monday, June 9, until early August, crews will close the bridge for a bridge deck overlay project. For details: iowadot.gov/news/2025-06-0…

Wayback Wednesday - New Sioux City intersection, 1960.

Does it get any cuter than a boy and his scout? Congrats to Dana Larsen, who knows how to make good waves and won Honorable Mention in the Photo Contest Waterways Category.

📲Text scams can be confusing and scary - so make knowledge your kryptonite. Iowa DOT's Ryan Ridout helps us identify false claims and shows us how to safely navigate #TextScams. These targeted texts will keep happening every few months. Learn how to protect yourself!

We're proud to honor co-winners Andrew Bethune and Patricia Steinborn L for these breathtaking images that make our Photo Contest Weather Category rock! We're counting our rainbows, Northern Lights, and lucky stars!

🚨 With 115,000+ miles of Iowa roadway, you're bound to pass by an incident. Know your responsibility passing emergency, utility or construction vehicles, solid waste or tow trucks, and any vehicle with emergency signals or hazard lights activated. youtube.com/watch?v=r2MYCs…

On Monday, June 9, Iowa 15 west of Whittemore will close temporarily. Learn what we're doing with this project: iowadot.gov/news/2025-06-0…

The Iowa Transportation Commission is meeting Tuesday, June 10, in West Des Moines. See the location and their agenda here: iowadot.gov/news/2025-06-0…

Nothing says Iowa weather like storms during two big seasons! Dana Larsen and @SteveRauch are keeping their eyes to the skies to catch that perfect shot - and look what they got as co-Honorable Mention in our Photo Contest Weather Category. Wowzer!

We're issuing an update to lane closures on the northbound U.S. 218 bridge over U.S. 63 in Waterloo starting Thursday, June 12: iowadot.gov/news/2025-06-0…

Broadway's "Hamilton" is rapping Iowans with its story of Alexander Hamilton's dream for a new republic. He refused to throw away his shot to make it a reality. It should inspire us to use seat belts every trip – they’re our one shot to survive a crash: iowadot.gov/transportation…

Did you know Iowa has 23,684 bridges? Here's how they bridge the gaps of Iowa's many waterways: 📍 4,205 bridges owned by the state 📍18,225 bridges owned by counties 📍1,254 bridges owned by cities

Waterloo Travelers: Expect lane closures on U.S. 218 over U.S. 63 north starting Thursday, June 12. iowadot.gov/news/2025-06-0…

Running your ATV or UTV/ORV on public roads? Be sure you're educated on the rules of the road. With the Iowa State Patrol and Iowa DNR, we want you to drive safely, responsibly, and legally. Download and use this flyer to help inform fellow riders. iowadot.gov/consultants-co…