This bill amends existing traffic control laws in Iowa, specifically regarding the placement of traffic-control signals and the construction of overpasses or underpasses by railway companies. It mandates the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) to erect and maintain an official traffic-control signal at the intersection of United States Highway 18, including its overlaps with Black Forest Road and Division Street in the city of Hull. Additionally, the bill clarifies that the DOT, based on engineering studies, will continue to designate through highways and erect stop or yield signs as necessary.

Furthermore, the bill expands the authority of cities to require railway companies to construct or reconstruct overpasses or underpasses not only for city streets but also for nonprimary highways within city limits. It stipulates that such requirements must be approved by the DOT, ensuring that the construction is deemed necessary for public safety and convenience. The bill also specifies that the DOT shall approve the construction of an overpass in Plymouth County on County Highway C44 over railway tracks located within the city of Merrill.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 321.345, 364.8