AMES, Iowa—The Iowa Department of Transportation is looking at removing the median at the intersection of U.S. 30 and 230th Street in Boone County and would like to know what you think about that proposal. The project is currently scheduled for the 2023 construction season.
The project shouldn’t impact traffic on U.S. 30 during construction. Traffic on 230th Street will be detoured using U.S. 30 and Iowa 17.
Virtual presentation:
When: Anytime between April 13, 2023 (around Noon) – April 24, 2023
How to Attend: Go to www.iowadot.gov/pim and click on “230th Street Median Removal”
Description: This is a self-guided tour of the proposed construction project. You can submit comments and questions at any time during the comment period. If you do not have access to the internet or need assistance viewing the materials, please contact us (see contact information below).
In-person meeting:
When: April 13, 2023, between 5:00 and 6:30 PM.
Location: United Community Schools, 1284 U Avenue, Boone, Iowa 50036.
Description: We’ve set up this time to help you get your questions answered, but we won’t have a formal presentation. The meeting space is accessible for persons with disabilities, so if you need assistance, please notify the contact listed below by April 1, 2023.
For general information regarding this project, contact Allison Smyth, Assistant District Engineer, Iowa DOT District 1 Office, 1020 S 4th Street, Ames, Iowa 50010, phone 515-203-1624 or 515-239-1039, email Allison.Smyth@iowadot.us
Interpretation and translation services are available in several languages for free. Please notify the contact listed above if you require a language other than English. Servicios de interpretación y traducción están disponibles en varios idiomas gratis. Favor de notificar el contacto enumerado a continuación si requiere un idioma que no sea inglés.
Comments must be received by April 24, 2023, to be considered.
Visit www.iowadot.gov/pim anytime for information about scheduled public meetings and hearings, and to view and offer input on any DOT project using the “Map Search” feature. You can also sign up for a REACH account to easily submit comments, register for public meetings, or view the virtual presentation without logging into the system again. If you would like to receive future email notifications or submit a comment or question regarding this project, go to: https://bit.ly/iowadot5345
(contributed press release, IADOT)
