Newton Independent
The Iowa Department of Transportation today authorized $12 million in additional funding to address the impacts of this winter's harsh weather on roadways statewide.
The DOT agreed to amend the 2010-2014 Iowa Transportation Improvement Program to provide funds for additional statewide contract maintenance activities.
"The damage to Iowa's aging infrastructure by the harsh winter weather conditions is painfully obvious to motorists," said Iowa DOT Director Nancy Richardson. "There is no doubt this is one of the worst years in recent history for potholes, heaving, cracking, pavement spalling and other stress defects. It is also a systematic statewide problem that absolutely must be addressed quickly to prevent further damage, extend the service life of the pavement and provide a safe means of travel."
The increase in funding to the maintenance program is possible because of favorable results in recent bid lettings, the DOT said.
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