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Road conditions report (6:45-a.m., 2/25)

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February 25th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

The Iowa DOT reports Highway 92 between Pottawattamie County Road L-43 and Interstate 29/U-S 275, is blocked due to a crash.  Travel is NOT ADVISED on:

  • Highway 92, west of Treynor
  • I680, I-80, I-29 (west of the 80/29 split).
  • Highway 191 from Earling to Council Bluffs
  • Highway 30 from Carroll to Missouri Valley/I-29
  • Most roads in Harrison and Monona County
  • Highway 141 from Hwy 59 to Coon Rapids.
  • Highway 59 from Denison to Harlan.
  • Hwy 44 from Panora to Dallas Center.

Other roads are partially covered with snow/drifted snow. Highway 6 from the Griswold turn to I-80 is completely covered with ice, snow/blowing snow.Highway 59 from Oakland to Shenandoah is also completely covered with ice/snow and or blowing snow. The latest road conditions can be found on the web at 511ia.org, or by calling 5-1-1.

The Iowa Department of Transportation, in cooperation with the Iowa State Patrol, reports also, that Interstate 35 north of the U.S. 30 interchange at Ames will likely remain closed through this morning’s commute. Crews are diligently working to reopen the roadway which is still experiencing extensive drifting in many areas. Interstate 35 is also closed across the Minnesota border. Officials in both states are coordinating operations and the opening to ensure the safety and mobility of drivers moving between the two states. The Iowa DOT will issue a notification when I-35 will be safely reopened. Once the interstate does open, winter conditions on the roadway will still make traffic difficult. Please slow down and use caution. Truck parking at the Northbound Elkhart Rest Area and on the Dayton exit is at capacity. If you need parking, you are encouraged to use the Hilton Coliseum parking lot.