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  1. Iowa Department of Transportation is seeking public input on its state infrastructure projects.
  2. The city and the Iowa Department of Transportation are collaborating on ongoing highway reconstruction projects.

Iowa Department of Transportation grants funding for Grimes traffic signal replacement

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 23
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The city of Grimes received a grant from the Iowa Department of Transportation to replace outdated traffic signal controller equipment near West Eighth Street and First Avenue West. The project, estimated at $205,800, will be partially funded by a Traffic Safety Improvement Program grant covering $100,000. Following the solicitation of bids, Iowa Signal, Inc. submitted the lowest bid at $212,284.

From newtondailynews.com

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The grant funding reduces the city's financial obligation for the project to approximately $112,000, which will be covered by the DOT grant and Road Use Tax. The project involves local contracting, with city staff recommending that Iowa Signal, Inc. be awarded the contract.

The city of Grimes and the Iowa Department of Transportation are collaborating on ongoing highway reconstruction projects, and the DOT is seeking public input on its state infrastructure projects.

From newtondailynews.com

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    The city of Grimes might see a reduction in local costs for infrastructure projects due to grant assistance.

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