The Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) reports that significant weekend closures on I-80/I-35 in Des Moines will begin Friday, October 16, to complete necessary bridge deck patching on the Saylor Creek Bridge. This work is essential to maintain long-term safety and mobility on one of the metro area’s busiest corridors.
Closure Schedule
Work will begin at 9:00 p.m. on Friday, October 16, and all lanes and ramps are scheduled to reopen by 5:00 a.m. on Monday, October 19, weather permitting.
Traffic Impacts
Westbound I-80/I-35 will be reduced to one open lane, with two lanes closed to allow crews to complete repairs safely and efficiently. The lane closures will occur between the westbound exit ramp to 2nd Ave. (exit 135) and extend a half mile west of 2nd Ave. In addition, several westbound ramps will be closed throughout the project:
- I-235 eastbound to I-80 westbound loop ramp (Northeast Mixmaster)
- I-35 southbound to I-80 westbound ramp (Northeast Mixmaster)
- U.S. 69 (NE 14th Street) northbound to I-80 westbound loop
- U.S. 69 (NE 14th Street) southbound to I-80 westbound ramp
- IA 415 (2nd Avenue) northbound turn lane to I-80 westbound
- IA 415 (2nd Avenue) southbound to I-80 westbound ramp
Drivers should expect delays and use alternate routes on I-235 when possible.
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