Des Moines I-80 Traffic: Live Cameras, Accidents & Road Conditions
Check I-80 traffic in Des Moines, Iowa using the traffic map and Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) camera views below. Review reported congestion, incidents and construction before traveling. Information availability and update times vary by source; conditions may change before reports appear.
Des Moines I-80 Traffic MapReal-Time traffic information and alerts about accidents, police, and hazards Courtesy of WAZE.com
Des Moines Weather Forecast5-Day Weather Forecast Courtesy of Weather Underground
Des Moines I-80 Traffic CamerasLIve feeds From the Iowa Department of Transportation
I-80 at Exit 137B (Mixmaster)
I-80/I-35 at Exit 135 (Second Avenue)
I-80/I-35 at Morningside
Iowa DOT TweetsSocial Media Posts From the Iowa Department of Transportation
Iowa Road NewsLatest Headlines From The I-80 Exit Guide Newsroom
Westbound I-80 Overnight Closures in Iowa Begin November 1
Westbound I-80 to I-235 Ramp in Des Moines Closes October 23–26
I-80 Overnight Closures, Detours Begin September 27 Near Grand Prairie Parkway
Des Moines Area Insider TipsThe Inside Scoop from Seasoned I-80 Travelers.
Timing & traffic: I‑80 near Des Moines backs up around weekday rush hours (roughly 7–9 a.m. and 3:30–6 p.m.), especially at the I‑235 interchange. If you can, swing onto I‑235 to cut through town mid‑day; it’s often faster than staying on the beltline.
Speed enforcement & quirks: Speed limits drop quickly as you approach the metro area, and troopers often work the I‑80/I‑35 north junction and the east mixmaster near Altoona. Stay sharp for semi traffic weaving between the left “car” lanes and the right “truck” lanes—those lane splits change quickly in construction zones.
Weather gotchas: Sudden storms and strong crosswinds are common on the open stretches west and east of the city, especially spring and fall. In winter, black ice can form fast on bridges and ramps—watch the electronic DOT signs; they’re usually pretty accurate about slick spots ahead.
Fuel & food sweet spots: The truck stops and big plazas around exits 142–143 (Altoona) and 121 (Waukee) are usually your best bets for easy in‑and‑out fueling plus decent food. Locals often skip the chain fast food at the pumps and duck a block or two into town for better sit‑down spots.
