While many Iowans use their phones or a navigation system to find their way around, some rely on tried-and-true paper maps, which are still available for free. Mark Hansen, a DOT transportation ...

Winter road condition information is available 24/7 from Oct. 15 through April 15 on Iowa 511's website or by dialing 511.

The Iowa DOT and Iowa 511 can help you check road conditions and plan for save travel during snowstorms. Here's how to use the resources.

An Unexpected Journey Through Iowa. I am a loop traveler at heart. Whether I am lacing up hiking boots, pedaling along a back road, or steering a rental car, the satisfaction of circling back to ...

Commuters in northern Iowa are waking up to partially covered roads. As of 6:30 a.m., more than 250 plows have been deployed across the state, clearing the roads this morning and preparing for ...

When winter weather hits in Iowa, we have what you need to stay informed and follow up-to-date information on how to prepare. For a look at travel conditions across Iowa, visit the Iowa DOT’s ...

New research could help guide Iowa snow plow drivers during white-out conditions and alert them to obstacles, improving driver safety and keeping roads open in low-visibility conditions.