Overnight I-80 Closures at Exit 254 in Iowa Begin Thursday, February 16

The Iowa Department of Transportation reports that placement of beams for the Wapsi Avenue Bridge over Interstate 80 in Johnson County, which is part of the new six-lane project by the West Branch/Herbert Hoover Highway area, requires closure of the east- and westbound lanes of I-80 from West read more…

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3.2 Trillion Miles Driven On U.S. Roads In 2016

New estimates released by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) show that U.S. driving topped 3.2 trillion miles last year. It is the fifth straight year of increased mileage on public roads throughout the nation, and underscores the demands facing America’s roads and bridges, and reaffirms calls for greater investment in surface transportation infrastructure. The new […]

Americans Drive a Combined Average of 25 Billion Miles During the Holiday Season

Winter Traffic on I-95 | I-95 Exit Guide

Winter weather is here – just in time for many Americans to embark on holiday road trips. According to an online survey commissioned by Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) and fielded by Harris Poll in October 2015,* Americans log a combined national average of 25 billion miles on the road to visit family and spend a combined […]

AAA Says 46.9 Million Americans Traveling for Thanksgiving Holiday 2015

Thanksgiving Holiday Traffic | 511eNews.com

AAA Travel forecasts 46.9 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more from home during the Thanksgiving holiday, a 0.6 percent increase over the 46.6 million people who traveled last year and the most since 2007. With 300,000 additional holiday travelers, this marks the seventh consecutive year of growth for Thanksgiving travel. The Thanksgiving holiday […]

Memorial Day Travel Will Be Highest in 10 years Says AAA

Labor Day Holiday Traffic | 511eNews.com

The American Automobile Association (AAA) estimates that 37.2 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from their homes during the Memorial Day holiday weekend. That number represents a 4.7 percent increase from the 35.5 million people who traveled last year and the highest travel volume for the holiday in 10 years. AAA also predicts that […]