Secondary Roads Department of Pottawattamie County, Iowa

Alert

SNOW EMERGENCY DECLARATION

March 18, 2025

Pottawattamie County Secondary Roads Department is declaring a Snow Emergency. The Snow Emergency will go into effect at 7:00 A.M., on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, and will remain in effect until 7:00 A.M., on March 20, 2025. Vehicles cannot be parked on or along any public County roadway during snow removal operations.

Plows will be unable to maintain clear roadways during rapid snow accumulation or high winds. For your safety and ours, Pottawattamie County advises against travel in these conditions. Our operations will be most effective as the accumulation and winds subside and visibility is restored. Depending on storm severity the clean-up may take up to 48 hours after the storm subsides.

Residents are encouraged to stay informed of the latest news from Pottawattamie County Secondary Roads, by monitoring local news and subscribing to email and text alerts for road notifications at iceasb.org/road-notifications/subscribe/.

Travelers can also view where Secondary Roads winter maintenance vehicles have been, by viewing the new Pottawattamie County Snow Event Map.

Miles of Pride!

The Pottawattamie County Secondary Roads Department is responsible for all development, construction and maintenance on the County highway system. It is the mission of our staff to
be efficient, safe, financially responsible, and environmental stewards to all residents and visitors
of Pottawattamie County.

Did you know?

Pottawattamie County’s road system is made up of 959 square miles, the second largest in the State of Iowa. The Secondary Roads Department has 251 paved two-lane miles and 1231 unpaved two-lane miles with 346 bridges, 1700+ culverts, and approximately 17,000 signs. Secondary Roads has 64 employees and 7 satellite maintenance shops.

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