The Iowa Department of Transportation, reports this (Saturday) morning, that in cooperation with the Iowa State Patrol, has reopened southbound I-29 from the I-80/I-29 interchange (in Council Bluffs) to the U.S. 34 interchange (near Glenwood). This location was previously closed due to flooding.

Interstate re-openings at this time:

• Southbound I-29: Between the I-80/I-29 interchange (in Council Bluffs) to the U.S. 34 interchange (near Glenwood)
• The I-29/U.S. 34/ U.S. 275 interchange (exit 34 near Pacific Junction) is only open to southbound I-29 traffic exiting to go east on U.S. 34 toward Glenwood.

Interstate closures remain in place for:

• I-680 in both directions between the Nebraska border and I-29 near Crescent (Mormon Bridge).
• The North portion of I-680 between I-80 and I-29 remains open for northbound traffic.
• I-29 in both directions between the I-680 interchange (near Loveland) and North 25th Street in Council Bluffs.
• Northbound I-29 between U.S. 71 in Missouri (north of St. Joseph, MO) and the Iowa 92/U.S. 275 interchange (in Council Bluffs).
• Southbound I-29 between the U.S. 34 interchange (near Glenwood, IA) and U.S. 71 in Missouri (north of St. Joseph, MO)

Several road closures remain in western Iowa and throughout the state. Travelers are urged to check www.511ia.org for current flood-related closures and detour routes.