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I-80 very slick this morning

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April 3rd, 2018 by Ric Hanson

(Update 5:40-a.m. – Interstate 80 from the I-80/680 split south to Council Bluffs, and I-680 are completely covered with ice. Highway 11 from I-80 north to Earling, Hwy 30 from I-29 to Dunlap, I-29 from the 680 split north, to Little Sioux, are all completely ice covered.)

Interstate 80 from just east of Atlantic westward to near the I-680 split, is partially covered with ice this morning. The Cass County Sheriff’s Department advises motorists to be aware of the slippery conditions, especially on bridges and overpasses, or other, untreated surfaces. Highway 59 from Harlan to Henderson, Highway 6 from near the Lewis turn to I-80, Highway 83 from Highway 59 to Marne, and other roads in southwest Iowa are also partially ice covered this morning, due to freezing mist and drizzle.

DRIVE WITH CAUTION! The latest road report can be found at 511ia.org, or by calling 511.