Scott Marler, Iowa DOT Director | Iowa Department of Transportation
Scott Marler, Iowa DOT Director | Iowa Department of Transportation
Eastbound Interstate 80 will be closed from Grand Prairie Parkway (exit 118) to the Southwest Mixmaster in West Des Moines on Tuesday, September 2. The Iowa Department of Transportation's Creston construction office announced that the closure will take place from 8:30 p.m. until 5 a.m. the following day, weather permitting, to allow for the removal of sign trusses.
Motorists traveling this route should follow a marked detour using Grand Prairie Parkway and University Avenue to reach I-35/I-80 (exit 124). The Iowa DOT advises drivers to exercise caution, adhere to posted speed limits and signs in the work area, and note that traffic fines for moving violations are doubled in work zones.
Drivers are encouraged to stay alert, maintain safe distances between vehicles, and wear seat belts. For updated travel information, visit 511ia.org or call 511 within Iowa or 800-288-1047 nationwide. Additionally, travelers can connect with the Iowa DOT's 511 system on social media platforms like Facebook or X by visiting https://iowadot.gov/travel-tools/iowa-511/511-social-media-sites. A free mobile app is also available for download.
To receive email or text alerts about travel updates, users can subscribe to Your 511 at https://new.511ia.org/#login. Instructions for creating and managing a 511 account can be found at https://www.511ia.org/help/section/how-to-create-and-manage-a-511-account.html.
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