Interstate 380 Improvements Open House Held October 12, 2016

The Iowa Department of Transportation held a public information meeting October 12, 2016 in Hiawatha City Hall. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the proposed widening improvements to I-380 from Iowa 100 to County Home Road, including a new proposed interchange at Tower Terrace Road and reconstruction of the Boyson Road Interchange. The purpose of this study is to accommodate increased travel demands in the I-380 corridor.Open House

The study area of I-380 is approximately five miles in length which is currently a 4-lane dedicated highway within the city limits of Cedar Rapids and Hiawatha. The IDOT has worked with local agencies on a feasibility study to evaluate potential solutions for corridor improvements that are expected to:

  • Accommodate future growth of traffic
  • Improve traffic operations at ramps on I-380
  • Address geometric deficiencies
  • Support planned economic development and land uses

Over 100 interested residents attended the meeting and were  able to share their ideas concerning the proposed improvements. There is still the opportunity to submit comments at the following website: http://bit.ly/Iowadot921901. Other opportunities for input will be provided throughout the project development process.