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Live Reports from the DOT's Twitter

• 4 days ago

  iowadot

  Several ramps and the eastbound I-80 lanes at the Northeast Mixmaster to U.S. 65 will close beginning the evening of Sunday, Nov. 1. Get more details about the closures here: https://t.co/L9X0trCrvS https://t.co/rC7DIxvICx

• 4 days ago

  iowadot

  Ever wonder why some corn is left standing in the winter? They’re natural snow fences! For 40+ years, we've partnered with local farmers to leave rows of standing corn along highways to trap blowing snow before it hits the road. Learn more: https://t.co/Gjo3PKSsKe https://t.co/GuiYhDcHx4

DOT Accident and Construction Reports

• Lane closed on I-35 N from IA-152/Exit 36 (I-35) to Exit 43 (I-35) due to accident.

  TYPE: Accident Serious

• Accident on I-80 E from US-59 (I-80) to 505th St/Antique City Dr (I-80).

  TYPE: Accident Serious

• Accident on I-35 N from 1st St/Exit 92 (I-35) to IA-87/NE 126th Ave (I-35).

  TYPE: Accident Serious

• Accident on I-35 N - I-80 E from US-69/14th St/Exit 136 (I-80/I-35) to I-35/I-235 (I-80/I-

  TYPE: Accident Serious

• Accident on I-35 N from 13th St/Exit 113 (I-35) to CR-E29/Exit 116 (I-35).

  TYPE: Accident Serious

• Lane closed on I-80 E from University Ave exit [124] to I-35 N due to accident.

  TYPE: Accident Serious

• Lane closed on I-74 E - US-6 E from US-6/Spruce Hills Dr/Exit 2 (I-74) to Middle Rd/Exit 3

  TYPE: Accident Serious

• IA-141 / 141 Diagonal Road is closed from CR-F31/190th St (IA-141) to IA-17/NW 142nd St (I

  Road Closed

  TYPE: Accident Serious

• Accident on I-29 N from Rosewood Rd (I-680/I-29) to I-29 & I-680 Junction (North) (I-6

  TYPE: Accident Serious

• IA-22 Road is closed from Enterprise Dr to US Highway 218 due to accident.

  Road Closed

  TYPE: Accident Serious

IA News Reports

• 16-year-old killed after semi collides with tractor in western Iowa

  • Iowa
  • US 71

  • source: Bing
  • 3 views
  • Oct 29, 2026 3:15pm
  71

  AUDUBON COUNTY, Iowa - Authorities say a 16-year-old was killed Sunday after a semi collided with a tractor in western Iowa. The Iowa State Patrol says the crash occurred shortly before noon on ... Read More

• 1 dead, 1 injured after motorcycle crash in Urbandale

  • Iowa
  • IA-141

  • source: Bing
  • 5 views
  • Oct 29, 2026 2:32pm
  Two people were hospitalized after a motorcycle crash in central Iowa. Read More

• Accused Interstate 35 shooter pleads not guilty to attempted murder, added charges

  • Iowa
  • I-35

  • source: Bing
  • 11 views
  • Oct 29, 2026 08:55am
  35

  Criminal complaints state that, around 3:30 p.m. on Oct. 5, 27-year-old Andrew Tanaka fired at least two rounds into a car near the Bevington Exit (56 MM), striking the driver in the shoulder. Tanaka ... Read More

• Traffic Alert: Lanes reopen after crash on I-80 eastbound

  • Iowa
  • I-80

  • source: Bing
  • 26 views
  • Oct 27, 2026 06:48am
  80

  Emergency crews are responding to a crash on Interstate 80 eastbound near West Liberty. Read More

• Lane blocked by crash on I-80 westbound near West Branch

  • Iowa
  • I80

  • source: Bing
  • 21 views
  • Oct 27, 2026 04:55am
  A crash Tuesday morning caused a significant delay for drivers on I-80. The right lane lane of I-80 eastbound between Exit 254 and 259 was blocked starting around 6:30 a.m. That's about three miles ... Read More

• Iowa man killed after being struck by two vehicles on Highway 30 near Fremont

  • Iowa
  • US Highway 30

  • source: Bing
  • 21 views
  • Oct 26, 2026 09:26am
  30

  FREMONT, Neb. - A 43-year-old Iowa man died Saturday night after being struck by two vehicles on Highway 30 east of Fremont. According to the Dodge County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to the ... Read More

• Iowa State Patrol Investigating Motor Vehicle Accident South of Audubon

  • Iowa
  • US 71

  • source: Bing
  • 3 views
  • Oct 25, 2026 06:11am
  71

  A motor vehicle accident closed Highway 71 between Hamlin (F32) and Audubon on Sunday afternoon. The Iowa State Patrol is investigating the crash and has not released any information yet. The Accident ... Read More

• Iowa State student provides emergency care after I-35 crash

  • Iowa
  • I-35

  • source: Bing
  • 35 views
  • Oct 24, 2026 5:00pm
  35

  In early September, Iowa State student Teagen O'Brien was traveling southbound on Interstate 35 when he noticed the cars in front of him slowing down unexpectedly. '?I was coming back from my apartment ... Read More

• Authorities investigating explosion at Quaker Oats factory in Cedar Rapids

  • Iowa
  • Cedar Rapids
  • I-380 N / Ia-27 N

  • source: Bing
  • 30 views
  • Oct 24, 2026 3:18pm
  380 27

  We are tracking an explosion at the Quaker Oats factory in Cedar Rapids that has slowed traffic on I-380 and caused a large emergency response this evening. Read More

• I-380 Southbound crash blocks lane near Quaker Oats

  • Iowa
  • I380

  • source: Bing
  • 23 views
  • Oct 24, 2026 10:36am
  A crash on I-380 north in downtown Cedar Rapids is slowing traffic while fire crews work at Quaker Oats nearby.The crash happened just before 5:30 p.m.Iowa DO ... Read More

• Smoke near Quaker Oats in downtown Cedar Rapids

  • Iowa
  • Cedar Rapids
  • I-380 N / Ia-27 N

  • source: Bing
  • 24 views
  • Oct 24, 2026 10:29am
  380 27

  A large plume of smoke can be seen coming from the area of Quaker Oats in downtown Cedar Rapids.Several fire and emergency vehicles are on scene.Traffic is a ... Read More

• Three killed in head-on crash on I-380 in Black Hawk County

  • Iowa
  • I380

  • source: Bing
  • 28 views
  • Oct 23, 2026 05:23am
  An Ottumwa man is in critical condition after being shot in the head during an argument on Wednesday, and police say the man responsible is in custody. Authorities have released the name of the victim ... Read More

• Iowa man hurt in semi rollover on Highway 18

  • Iowa
  • US 18

  • source: Bing
  • 29 views
  • Oct 22, 2026 06:25am
  18

  A semi-truck driver from Iowa was injured after he lost control of his truck and crashed into a ditch on Hwy 18 near Clear Lake on Thursday, according to a release. Read More

• No one hurt after semi flips, spills grain onto Highway 18 in Fayette County

  • Iowa
  • US 18

  • source: Bing
  • 24 views
  • Oct 22, 2026 04:49am
  18

  No one was hurt after a semi flipped and spilled grain over a Fayette County highway earlier this week.The Fayette County Sheriff's Office says the semi driver ... Read More

• Ramp from westbound I-80 to westbound I-235 closing this weekend

  • Iowa
  • I-235

  • source: Bing
  • 31 views
  • Oct 21, 2026 2:34pm
  235

  The ramp from westbound Interstate 80 to westbound Interstate 235 is closed all weekend. What drivers should know: ... Read More

• Multi-vehicle crash on I-380 backs up traffic for miles

  • Iowa
  • Cedar Rapids
  • I-380 N / Ia-27 N

  • source: Bing
  • 33 views
  • Oct 21, 2026 06:37am
  380 27

  The Iowa DOT says a multi-vehicle crash on I-380 created a miles-long traffic backup Wednesday morning. Read More

• Crash slows traffic in I-380 construction zone

  • Iowa
  • I380

  • source: Bing
  • 30 views
  • Oct 21, 2026 01:29am
  The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) is reporting delays on I-380 northbound after a crash in the construction zone near the rest area.It happened just ... Read More

• Iowa sheriff warns drivers after patrol car hit on Highway 20

  • Iowa
  • US 20 Near Le

  • source: Bing
  • 32 views
  • Oct 20, 2026 10:04am
  20

  A distracted driver crashed into a Sac County deputy's patrol car while the trooper was responding to a deer-related accident on Highway 20, prompting reminders to slow down and move over near ... Read More

• Iowa DOT hosting open house for Highway 30 project in Clinton County

  • Iowa
  • Highway

  • source: Bing
  • 35 views
  • Oct 19, 2026 08:04am
  Iowa DOT NewsLearn about the planned roadway realignment and bridge replacements on U.S. 30 East of the City of Wheatland in Clinton CountyAMES, Iowa - Oct. 19, ... Read More