Late-night drivers in Des Moines’ western suburbs will face a detour this week when a portion of Interstates 80 and 35 is closed for emergency repairs.
Iowa Department of Transportation crews need to fix a settlement issue on northbound I-35 and eastbound I-80, which will require closing a stretch of the interstate overnight.
Here’s what to know.
When will the Iowa DOT close I-80/35?
The northbound/eastbound lanes of I-80/35 between the southwest mixmaster and Iowa Highway 141 will be closed to traffic from 10 p.m. Tuesday, June 16 to 5 a.m. Wednesday, June 17.
What’s the detour when the Iowa DOT closes I-80/35?
During the closures, drivers heading east on I-80 or north on I-35 will need to exit at the southwest mixmaster and head east onto Interstate 235.
From there, they will take the Valley West Drive exit, continue north as the road becomes 100th Street and follow it as it curves into NW Urbandale Drive. Drivers can stay on NW Urbandale Drive until they reach the interchange near Iowa 141, where they can merge back onto northbound I‑35/eastbound I‑80.
Alternatively, those driving beyond the Des Moines metro can continue east on I-235 and reconnect to either northbound I-35 or eastbound I-80 at the northeast mixmaster.
Cooper Worth is a service/trending reporter for the Des Moines Register. Reach him at cworth@gannett.com or follow him on X @CooperAWorth.
This article originally appeared on Des Moines Register: Iowa DOT closing stretch of I-80/35 Tuesday night for repairs
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