Non-Interstate highway projects to be cut due to fuel shortage
Iowa officials forecast 40 to 50 percent cutback in non-Interstate road improvements as fuel shortages and higher maintenance costs shrink highway use tax revenue. IDOT will draft a new five year program with possible recommendations in a few weeks as gasohol, smaller cars, and federal changes erode anticipated gains.
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Iowa Department of Transportation
Iowa Transportation Commission
Gus Anderson
IDOT
Anderson
Iowa
Ray Kassel
Bill Heins
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Linn County road funds squeeze slows construction
Linn Supervisor Chairman Ken Schriner says reduced road funds and higher costs limit new work with only three culverts east of Prairieburg and Toddville paving planned this season. He warns snow removal and highway transfers could worsen finances while Cedar Rapids projects depend on road use tax.
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Ken Schriner
Prairieburg
Toddville
Troy Mills
Schriner
Richard Phillips
Cedar Rapids
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