DES MOINES, Iowa — Construction is a constant in Des Moines, and keeping up with the ever-changing closed streets and detours can be a pain.
To keep an eye on the roads in real-time, there are a few options at the disposal of Iowans — here's how to use them.
City road closure maps and notices
Often, cities and municipalities will have their own websites dedicated to posting recent road closures and delays, sometimes even including a map website or embed.
Here's a list of some of the central Iowa towns with public road information websites:
- Altoona
- Bondurant
- Des Moines (interactive map included)
- Johnston
- Pleasant Hill
- West Des Moines (interactive map included)
- Urbandale
- Waukee
Waze
To see construction, road closures, delays, reported traffic stops and more, the Waze app and online map view are a comprehensive look at traffic in any area.
Just type in a location, search and scroll to keep an eye on all of the updates as they roll in.
A searchable Waze map is shown below, so give it a try.
Iowa 511
For a comprehensive, statewide look at road closures, including live cameras and color-coded maps, check out Iowa 511's website.
On the right of the page, there are even layers denoting future construction projects, mile markers and unplanned traffic events. Toggle off what you're looking for and zoom in to the city you need for all the travel information you could want.
You can also dial 511 when within Iowa, or 800-288-1047 from any location, to receive information from the Iowa 511 system. The service is available 24/7 and is free, so use it as needed.
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