Polk County Live Road Conditions

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Live Reports from the DOT's Twitter

• 17 hours ago

  iowadot

  If you see railroad tracks, you should always expect a train. The Iowa DOT’s rail safety team is encouraging this safety message as it recognizes Operation Lifesaver’s See Tracks? Think Train® Week, Sept. 21-27, 2026. https://t.co/Re3LB7Xp4c

• 19 hours ago

  iowadot

  🌧️Heavy rain is forecast to continue over the next few days and into the weekend. With the ground already saturated, flash flooding is possible. If you can't see the road, turn around! A little water can cause a lot of problems. https://t.co/LrXemdViZY

• 1 day ago

  iowadot

  Thank a trucker this Trucker Appreciation Week by sharing the road safely! Due to their length and height, semis have four major blind spots where they can't see you. Know where they are and avoid hanging out in the no-zone. 👀❌ https://t.co/1lKMIG0Lrs

• 1 day ago

  iowadot

  Select DMV locations will be closed on 9/23 & 9/30 for safety training 9/23: Ankeny, Council Bluffs, Ft Dodge, River Place/DSM, Sioux City, Waukee 9/30: Ames, Burlington, Cedar Rapids, Clinton, Coralville, Davenport, Dubuque, Marshalltown, Mason City, Muscatine, Ottumwa, Waterloo https://t.co/n5vgnj0Eqg

• 2 days ago

  iowadot

  Westbound I-80 between the Southwest Mixmaster and Grand Prairie Parkway (Exit 118) will close overnight from 8:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. nightly, beginning Sunday night, Sept. 20, until Thursday morning, Sept. 24, weather permitting. Get all the details here: https://t.co/RnzqBDz162 https://t.co/3BgDSegmu6

• 2 days ago

  iowadot

  The westbound I-80 on-ramp at southbound Jordan Creek Parkway (Exit 121) will close from 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, to 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, weather permitting. More details here: https://t.co/hRxeVMllSs https://t.co/kv4gNW6FIw

• 3 days ago

  iowadot

  It's Truck Driver Appreciation Week: “The state of Iowa is proud to support the truck drivers and motor carriers who build our economy,” said Scott Marler, Director of the Iowa Department of Transportation. #NTDAW26 https://t.co/h8UoO2pKUq https://t.co/Q0qLA6Tb8M

• 3 days ago

  iowadot

  Westbound I-80 between the Southwest Mixmaster and Jordan Creek Parkway will close overnight from 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, until 5 a.m. Friday, Sept. 18, weather permitting. Get all the details here: https://t.co/TlTa8hEbFX https://t.co/aFok7yeCsw

• 4 days ago

  iowadot

  FRAUDULENT PHONE-TEXT-EMAIL SCAMS are targeting Iowans! First it was texting and calling you about fake unpaid traffic tickets. Now, Iowans are also getting fake court orders. If you receive these messages, report them, but don't engage: https://t.co/xQvBZS3cnL https://t.co/XBS608ZLzh

• 4 days ago

  iowadot

  Help keep Iowa moving this winter! Stop by our Coralville maintenance garage on Wednesday, Sept. 16, for our winter hiring event. 📍2600 Coral Ridge Ave., Coralville, IA 📅 Sept. 16, 3-5:30 PM Learn more and apply online at: https://t.co/Cvb0eD0Vyj https://t.co/r7IF6tvAyM

• 5 days ago

  iowadot

  Ready to keep Iowa roads safer this winter? We’re hiring seasonal snowplow operators! Join us at our Leon maintenance garage on Sept. 15 for our winter hiring event. 📍1504 SW Lorraine St., Leon, IA 📅 Sept. 15, 3-5:30 PM Learn more or apply online at: https://t.co/Cvb0eD0Vyj https://t.co/2Q4wVPu7gy

• 6 days ago

  iowadot

  🚧https://t.co/XHWAmY07bP is your tool for avoiding construction surprises! It's your Iowa source for current and future construction projects. Check us for updates or set up your My511 account and routes to get email or text alerts: https://t.co/ARexnI50ld https://t.co/dG6u7hXbF6

• 6 days ago

  iowadot

  Intermittent closures on I-29 south of Sergeant Bluff begin Tuesday morning, Sept. 22. Get more info about the closure schedule here: https://t.co/0ylj4lC97s

• 1 week ago

  iowadot

  Ever find yourself in a roundabout wondering who has the right-of-way, or why we love them so much? We're tackling all of your roundabout questions in the next episode of the Roadside Chat Podcast. 👇Reply to this post with your question, and we might feature it in the episode. https://t.co/lJD5WTSxxI

• 1 week ago

  iowadot

  The Iowa DOT is seeking input from Iowans concerning the FY 2027-2029 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goals for Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) funded projects. Find out more here: https://t.co/Ej7cr8AnwQ

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

• Accident on I-35 N - I-80 E from US-6/Hickman Rd/Exit 125 (I-80/I-35) to Douglas Ave/Exit

  TYPE: Accident Serious

• Lane closed on I-35 N from IA-87/NE 126th Ave (I-35) to IA-210/Exit 102 (I-35) due to acci

  TYPE: Accident Serious

• Accident on I-80 W from Middle Rd/Exit 301 (I-80) to I-74/Exit 298 (I-80).

  TYPE: Accident Serious

• Lane closed on US-20 E from CR-R77/Exit 155 (US-20) to IA-359/Exit 162 (US-20) due to acci

  TYPE: Accident Serious

• I-80 E Road is closed from US-59 (I-80) to 505th St/Antique City Dr (I-80) due to accident

  Road Closed

  TYPE: Accident Serious