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Crash on I-80/35 causes major backups, traffic delays Thursday morning

Local 5 has reached out to Iowa State Patrol and is working to confirm more information about the crash.

URBANDALE, Iowa — A semi crash on Interstate 80/35 westbound caused significant traffic delays Thursday morning. 

Iowa 511 reported the two left lanes on eastbound I-80/35 were blocked due to a crash between IA 28 and Exit 129 (Northwest 86th Street) in Urbandale. 

Traffic cameras show major backups on both sides of the interstate. As of 9:25 a.m., Iowa 511 shows a three-minute delay for eastbound traffic and a 10-minute delay for westbound traffic.

Drivers traveling westbound are being directed to get off the interstate at Exit 131 and follow the provided detour.

Local 5 is working to confirm more information about the crash. 

I-80 westbound is closed between 86th Street and Merle Hay Road due to a property damage semi crash. Please avoid the area and seek alternative routes to minimize delays.

Posted by Iowa State Patrol on Thursday, August 29, 2024

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