Iowa DOT offices closed for Thanksgiving holiday

AMES -- All Iowa Department of Transportation business locations will be closed Nov. 22 and 23.

Normal operations business hours will resume on Nov. 26, for all offices except Iowa D.O.T. driver's license service centers.

All Iowa D.O.T. driver's license service centers, normally open Tuesday through Saturday, will be closed Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 22-24.

In lieu of Saturday service, the centers will be open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Nov.26. Normal business hours will resume at 8:30 a.m. Nov. 27.

Many people might be able to complete driver's license business online at www.iowadot.gov or at one of the self-service kiosks. Kiosk users should check the host location's holiday schedule to determine hours and availability.

Special note to motor carriers: Because the Office of Vehicle & Motor Carrier Services typically experiences a heavy workload on the day following the holiday, customers are urged to submit applications for oversize permits, especially those weighing more than 156,000 pounds, several days before the permit is needed.