It has been delayed and delayed, but this morning, the new flyover bridge taking traffic from northbound I-35 to U.S. 30 West in Ames will be open to traffic.

BUT, according to the DOT, that planned opening is dependent on the recent wet weather conditions

The DOT says motorists should use caution when exiting from the new flyover bridge, as they will be merging onto U.S. 30 with traffic heading west on U.S. 30 from southbound I-35 and westbound from Nevada.