Algona
Algona, IA · Traffic & Transit
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Rising diesel prices hitting American farmers, truckers hard
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Parking Changes Approved Around Newton’s Aurora Heights Elementary School
Some on-street parking changes are being made around Newton’s Aurora Heights Elementary School. The Newton City Council unanimously approved the changes at their meeting this week after staff from both the city and the school district looked at how the new building addition impacted traffic patterns for buses and parent drop-off and pick-up. Newton Mayor Randy Ervin encouraged the council members to pass the new parking restrictions immediately, by waiving the second and third reading of the proposed changes.
WHO 13
Flooded roads reported across Des Moines as storms continue
DES MOINES, Iowa — Authorities are reminding residents to be mindful of water on the road and report several roadways closed as a storm passes over the metro. The Des Moines Police Department says officers are responding to reports of flooding roadways across the metro due to continuing rains. Officials advise that multiple roadways are […]
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Bids Going Out To Replace Traffic Signal Controller On Newton’s First Avenue West
The City of Newton is going to be collecting bids to replace the traffic signal controller equipment at the 1st Avenue West and West 8th Street intersection. Newton’s Public Works Department staff says the equipment is nearing the end of its useful life, and is scheduled for replacement. In addition to being outdated, the staff notes the signal does not meet current ADA accessibility requirements. To assist disabled pedestrians in crossing intersections, audible signals and countdown signals are commonly used.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
New Mississippi River bridge will open months earlier than expected
A new Mississippi River bridge that connects western Wisconsin and eastern Iowa will open in early November , months ahead of schedule. The historic Black Hawk Bridge it will replace stood for nearly 100 years before it started experiencing problems that led to on-and-off closures beginning in 2024. It closed for good last October and was imploded – with great fanfare – in December. The old bridge connected Wisconsin Highway 82 and Iowa Highway 9, providing a vital link for the surrounding communities because it was the only way to cross the river between La Crosse and Prairie du Chien, which are nearly 60 miles apart. The bridge between Crawford County, Wisconsin, and Lansing, Iowa, had been accommodating 2,000 vehicles daily. Since its closure, a car ferry has been shuttling passengers back and forth. It has carried nearly 131,000 vehicles across the Mississippi River in that time. Those who don't take it face a headache of a commute, and local businesses say there's been a noticeable drop in foot traffic . Transportation officials from Wisconsin and Iowa announced Sept. 3 that the new bridge will open to traffic much sooner than its expected spring 2027 opening date, though an exact
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Perry City Council to Consider Authorizing Signing of Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant
The Perry City Council will meet in regular session on Tuesday. The meeting was moved back a day due to the Labor Day holiday. Items on the agenda that are seeking approval include pay applications for Soumas Avenue Improvements and Downtown Improvements Phase I Project, adding Sundays as a working day for the downtown project and a resolution authorizing the signing and acceptance of a Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant.
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Closures begin for $146M Southwest Mixmaster renovation project
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa– Ramp closures and intermittent lane reductions are starting at the Southwest Mixmaster in West Des Moines as preparation work begins on the $146 million renovation project. It’s the pre-phase of the three-year project that will add two flyover bridges to the Southwest Mixmaster, similar to what’s currently on the East Mix […]
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Labor Day gas prices set to hit record high, AAA says
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Traffic Alert: Water main break causes road closure in Des Moines
DES MOINES, Iowa — Authorities say a water main break in Des Moines’ Highland Park Neighborhood is causing traffic delays. The Des Moines Police Department says water from the break has covered Euclid Avenue between 8th and 9th Street and is causing lane closures and traffic delays. Des Moines Police said that as of 2 […]