DES MOINES, Iowa – Aug. 21, 2025 – Maintenance work on the bridge over Broadway Avenue on westbound Interstate 235 will require closing the eastbound I-80 to westbound I-235 ramp on Wednesday, Aug. 27, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Des Moines maintenance office.
When the ramp is closed a marked detour route will be in place to direct you east on I-80 to NE 14th Street, south on NE 14th Street, and then east on Euclid Avenue to reach I-235.
The Iowa DOT reminds motorists to 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, drivers should stay alert, allow ample space between vehicles, and wear seat belts.
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