Black Hawk County MPO

The Iowa Northland Regional Council of Governments is an association of local governments that is committed to identifying, securing, and coordinating local, regional, and federal government projects and programs for the enhancement of our region and member communities.

Northeast Industrial Access NEPA Study

The MPO hired AECOM to conduct the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Study. The goal is to identify a preferred alternative, considering both the options from the Planning Study and any new alternatives, and to complete the associated NEPA Study and preliminary design. This effort will advance our mission to address capacity, access, and safety challenges, moving us closer to a project ready for implementation. The study is expected to take 18 to 24 months. More information, including opportunities for public input, will be provided on this webpage as the project progresses.

Steering Committee, NEIA NEPA Study

Northeast Industrial Access Planning Study

The Northeast Industrial Area in Black Hawk County has several large industrial and manufacturing businesses, resulting in a high volume of freight traffic moving to and from the area. These traffic counts indicate 15 to 35 percent truck traffic, and these figures are anticipated to increase over the next 25 years. There are several safety, capacity, and traffic access concerns associated with the truck traffic accessing this area. To address these issues, a planning study was initiated by the MPO with a focus on freight traffic. The Planning Study was completed in 2019.

Point of Contact

For questions about the NEIA, please contact Nick Fratzke.