UPDATE: Overnight road closures on I-80 in West Des Moines extended

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Creston, Iowa – Oct. 16, 2023 – In our continuing efforts to improve the work zone on Interstate 80 around Jordan Creek Parkway, the Iowa Department of Transportation will be closing I-80 overnights this week between Jordan Creek Parkway and Grand Prairie Parkway.

The original plan was to close each direction of travel for only one night. That plan has been updated to include two nights of closures in each direction.

  • Sunday, Oct. 15 to Monday, Oct. 16 – closure is complete
  • Monday, Oct. 16 – westbound I-80 will close at 8 p.m. and re-open by 5 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 17.
  • Tuesday – Oct. 17 – eastbound I-80 will close at 8 p.m. and re-open by 5 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 18.
  • Wednesday – Oct. 18 - eastbound I-80 will close at 8 p.m. and re-open by 5 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 19

The closures will allow the contractor to place asphalt on the pavement over the rumble strips. This smoother pavement will address several issues in the work zone including difficulty seeing lanes as well as making the road easier to drive on and less noisy.  

While the roadway is closed for construction work you will follow a marked detour route using Jordan Creek Parkway, University Avenue, and Grand Prairie Parkway.

Help keep everyone on the road safer. Drive with caution, obey the posted speed limit and other signs in the work area, and be aware that traffic fines for moving violations are at least double in work zones. As in all work zones, you should stay alert, allow ample space between vehicles, and wear seat belts. 

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Contact: Brian Smith, Creston construction office, at (641) 782-4310 or brian.smith@iowadot.us