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Iowa DOT road conditions
Are there other sites or ways to check road conditions? Is there anyone to call about specific routes? The site I know about is down right now and with the weather the way it is, I don't want to risk it without knowing what I am getting into! Thanks, and stay warm!
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Hi there,
I have had the same problem where I live, and the solution to finding out the latest road conditions without a website is so simple you are going to kick yourself when I tell you. :-)
As far as I know, all states have a 511 number you can call to get an update. *511, if I recall. If you don't get anything for your area, do what they did for years before the internet, and call the places the info comes from.
Where does that highway info come from? Mostly law enforcement... So if you are travelling in the same county you just call your sheriff, and if you are travelling to a neighboring county, then you can call them both. If you are going further than that, you should call your state police/highway patrol and ask them what they know.
They really don't mind taking your call if you were worried about that. They would much rather tell you where the ice is, than have to see you after an accident, right?
I looked, and found that not only does Iowa have 511 service, they also have a dedicated toll free hotline to check conditions:
1-800-288-1047
If you have a smart phone, they also have apps for Android:
[Link](Mouse over link to see full location)
... and iPhone:
[Link](Mouse over link to see full location)
Please stay safe this winter, and may you always know what you are driving into before you get there. :-)
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