I35 U.S. 30 ramp work

[Isualum13]

Looks like gameday travel could be a nightmare this fall.

Iowa Department of Transportation: Ramp closures on north- and southbound I-35 at the U.S. 30 interchange in Ames begin Tuesday, April 6

JEFFERSON, Iowa – April 5, 2021 – A bridge repair project on the north- and southbound Interstate 35 bridges over U.S. 30 (see map) will require ramp closures beginning 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 6, until Wednesday, Nov. 24, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s...

www.news.iowadot.gov

 

[ajspatio19]

Looks like gameday travel could be a nightmare this fall.

Iowa Department of Transportation: Ramp closures on north- and southbound I-35 at the U.S. 30 interchange in Ames begin Tuesday, April 6

JEFFERSON, Iowa – April 5, 2021 – A bridge repair project on the north- and southbound Interstate 35 bridges over U.S. 30 (see map) will require ramp closures beginning 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 6, until Wednesday, Nov. 24, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s...

www.news.iowadot.gov

Whoever scheduled this project must be a HOK fan

 

[2020cy]

This thing has been a train wreck from the start. It’s the gift that keeps on giving. They really need to find a way to do this before fall. Ridiculous.

 

[3TrueFans]

Doesn't seem like it would affect much traffic getting to the game, maybe getting home if you normally took Hwy 30 to I35 North when that exit is closed.

 

[cyclonedave25]

Wait... that thing still isn’t finished??

 

[SCNCY]

What work needs to be completed on it? Isn't this ramp brand new too?

 

[ajspatio19]

Doesn't seem like it would affect much traffic getting to the game, maybe getting home if you normally took Hwy 30 to I35 North when that exit is closed.

That's true, I'd imagine a majority of traffic comes from the Des Moines area which seems to be untouched in this plan.

 

[Trice]

This is a totally different project. This is work on the I-35 bridges over US 30, which are quite outdated. Traffic to and from Des Moines is unaffected.

 

[3TrueFans]

This thread is a fantastic insight into who actually clicks links.

 

[cyfan92]

For those heading south on I-35 who want to go east on U.S. 30, the DOT says they will need to exit onto westbound U.S. 30 (exit 111B), travel west on U.S. 30 and exit at Dayton Avenue (exit 150) and then turn back onto U.S. 30 to travel east.
Eastbound U.S. 30 traffic wanting to go north on I-35 will need to exit at Dayton Ave. and go north onto 13th Street and then turn onto northbound I-35.
Those heading westbound on U.S. 30 who want to go south on I-35 will need to stay on U.S. 30 and exit at Dayton Ave. and then get back onto eastbound U.S. 30 before using the southbound I-35 ramp.

 

[06_CY]

Coming from Des Moines, there shouldn't be any impact. They will be forced to keep Dayton open now after games. They have been closing the eastbound onramp from Dayton to 30 after games for some reason.

 

[BACyclone]

If you look at the maps, it looks like the work is being done on the bridge over the old cloverleaf area. Nothing to do with the new flyover bridge.

 

[Sousaclone]

Whoever scheduled this project must be a HOK fan

Or maybe they scheduled it around this thing called winter? Just a thought...

 

[cyfan92]

Most traffic on Gamedays is Eastbound on US 30 to southbound I-35. That route will see NO detour. In fact, it may be easier to travel as the traffic eastbound on US 30 that would turn North to I-35 will either exit at Dayton or will be leaving Ames via 13th street

 

[Cyclones_R_GR8]

What work needs to be completed on it? Isn't this ramp brand new too?

Looks like the actual I35 bridge over highway 30 that is being closed off

 

[cyclonedave25]

This thread is a fantastic insight into who actually clicks links.

I clicked it, but still wanted to complain about it. I never pass up the opportunity to complain about road construction, even when it doesn’t effect me.

 

[theshadow]

30 E to 35 N: 30 E to Dayton to 13th

30 W to 35 S: 30 W to Dayton, loop around to 30 E

35 S to 30 E: 30 W to Dayton, loop around to 30 E

 

[IcSyU]

Coming from Des Moines, there shouldn't be any impact. They will be forced to keep Dayton open now after games. They have been closing the eastbound onramp from Dayton to 30 after games for some reason.

Probably because the merging is a disaster from all the people wanting to get onto 35.

 

[Cyched]

I’ve found postgame tailgating is the most effective method of avoiding traffic jams

 

[JM4CY]

For those heading south on I-35 who want to go east on U.S. 30, the DOT says they will need to exit onto westbound U.S. 30 (exit 111B), travel west on U.S. 30 and exit at Dayton Avenue (exit 150) and then turn back onto U.S. 30 to travel east.
Eastbound U.S. 30 traffic wanting to go north on I-35 will need to exit at Dayton Ave. and go north onto 13th Street and then turn onto northbound I-35.
Those heading westbound on U.S. 30 who want to go south on I-35 will need to stay on U.S. 30 and exit at Dayton Ave. and then get back onto eastbound U.S. 30 before using the southbound I-35 ramp.

If you have to deal with that, you find a different route.