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I-35 in Iowa Road Conditions
I-35 Road Conditions in Iowa
Updated Aug 23, 2026 11:53 PM UTC · Mostly dry
Lowest 76°F near Des Moines, Iowa · Highest wind 4 mph near Des Moines, Iowa
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I-35 runs 219 miles across Iowa. It passes Des Moines.
- Interstate: I-35
- State: Iowa
- Length in state: 219 mi
Weather data from Aug 23, 2026 11:53 PM UTC
76°F
80°F
4 mph
1014-1018 hPa
Current I-35 in Iowa Conditions by State
See live road conditions and weather for I-35 in Iowa. Real-time surface conditions, radar, closures and DOT cameras on the interactive map for the Iowa stretch of I-35.
Forecasts are generated for the next 6 hours at points along the route and include temperature and conditions such as clear skies, rain, storms, snow, high wind, hail, and more. 511ia.org is Iowa's official traveller-information service for closures and restrictions on this road; this map shows the weather alongside it.
29 current reports along the route. The 8 most serious are listed below. Always check with the responsible state DOT before setting off.
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Lanes blocked
I-35: Between Exit 94: 36th Street (Ankeny) and the South Skunk River (1 mile north of the Huxley area). Both shoulders…
Between Exit 94: 36th Street (Ankeny) and the South Skunk River (1 mile north of the Huxley area). Both shoulders closed due to road construction work. Expect changing traffic patterns. Until December 31, 2026 at about 5:00PM CDT. Full schedule below: • June 5, 2023, 12:00PM - December 31, 5:00PM Comment: Marshalltown RCE (800-251-2706) - Polk County **Intermittent Shoulder Closure**
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Lanes blocked
I-35: Between US 30 (near Ames) and US 20 (8 miles north of the Ellsworth area). Road construction. Intermittent lane…
Between US 30 (near Ames) and US 20 (8 miles north of the Ellsworth area). Road construction. Intermittent lane closure. From 5:00PM CDT to 10:00AM CDT on Saturday and from 6:00PM CDT to 9:00AM CDT on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and from 7:00PM CDT to 9:00AM CDT on Friday. Starting August 23, 2026 at 5:00PM CDT until September 11, 2026 at about 10:00AM CDT. Comment: Jefferson RCE (800-251-2705) - Story and Hamilton Counties
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Lanes blocked
RAMP: 250TH STREET E TO I-35: At Entrance ramp from 250th Street. The entrance ramp is closed due to road construction work. A detour is in…
At Entrance ramp from 250th Street. The entrance ramp is closed due to road construction work. A detour is in operation. Follow the Iowa DOT-recommended detour around the closure. See map for detour(s). Until September 3, 2026 at about 4:00PM CDT. Full schedule below: • April 13, 8:00AM - September 3, 4:00PM Comment: Mason City RCE (800-373-7344) - Franklin County
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Lanes blocked
RAMP: NORTHEAST 36TH STREET E TO I-35: At Entrance ramp from Northeast 36th Street. Entrance ramp closed due to road construction work. Detour in operation…
At Entrance ramp from Northeast 36th Street. Entrance ramp closed due to road construction work. Detour in operation. Follow the Iowa DOT-recommended detour around the closure. See map for detour(s). Starting today at 8:00PM CDT until November 20, 2026 at about 6:00AM CDT. Full schedule below: • April 15, 8:00PM - November 20, 6:00AM Comment: Marshalltown RCE (800-251-2706) - Polk County
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Lanes blocked
I-35: Between Exit 208: County Road A38 and the Minnesota Border (17 to 21 miles north of the Clear Lake area). Road…
Between Exit 208: County Road A38 and the Minnesota Border (17 to 21 miles north of the Clear Lake area). Road construction. Intermittent lane closure. Width limit in effect. Width limit 20'0". Starting July 13, 2026 at 7:00AM CDT until October 15, 2026 at about 3:00PM CDT. Full schedule below: • July 13, 7:00AM - October 15, 3:00PM Comment: Mason City RCE (800-373-7344) - Worth County
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Lanes blocked
RAMP: HIGHWAY 105 E TO I-35: At Entrance ramp from Co 105. Road construction. Intermittent lane closure. Width limit in effect. Ramp restrictions in…
At Entrance ramp from Co 105. Road construction. Intermittent lane closure. Width limit in effect. Ramp restrictions in force. Width limit 12'0". Starting July 13, 2026 at 8:00AM CDT until August 27, 2026 at about 6:00PM CDT. Full schedule below: • July 13, 8:00AM - August 27, 6:00PM Comment: Mason City RCE (800-373-7344) - Worth County
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Lanes blocked
I-35: Between IA 152 (7 miles north of the Osceola area) and IA 92 (1 mile south of the Bevington area). Road construction…
Between IA 152 (7 miles north of the Osceola area) and IA 92 (1 mile south of the Bevington area). Road construction work is in progress. A lane is closed intermittently. From 9:00AM CDT to 11:59PM CDT on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Until September 25, 2026 at about 11:59PM CDT. Comment: Chariton RCE (800-881-5778) - Warren and Clarke Counties
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Lanes blocked
I-35: Between Exit 94: 36th Street (Ankeny) and Exit 111 (near Ames). Night time construction work is in progress. A lane is…
Between Exit 94: 36th Street (Ankeny) and Exit 111 (near Ames). Night time construction work is in progress. A lane is closed intermittently. From 7:00PM CDT to 6:00AM CDT on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Until December 31, 2026 at about 6:00AM CDT. Comment: Marshalltown RCE (800-251-2706) - Polk & Story Counties
Des Moines, IA weather
- In Des Moines, IA, the current weather conditions are characterized by sunny skies with a temperature of 16.1°C (61°F) and a relative humidity of 84%
- The wind is blowing from the north at 2.7 KPH (1.7 mph), contributing to a pleasant morning
- The atmospheric pressure is measured at 1020 MB (30.12 inHg), indicating stable weather conditions
- Visibility is good at 16 KM (9.9 miles), ensuring clear sightlines
- There are no active weather alerts at this time, and no precipitation is occurring.
I-35 in Iowa Traffic Cameras
updating…2CH - I-35 @ MM 171.3 (IWZ3107)
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AM - I-35 @ MM 105.6
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AM - I-35 @ MM 107.7
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DM - I-35 @ MM 52 (Co Rd G50)
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DM - I-35 @ MM 54.0 (McKinley St)
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DM - I-35 @ MM 67.9 (IA 5)
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I-35 in Iowa Road Weather FAQ
- Is I-35 in Iowa closed right now?
- No full closures are reported on I-35 in Iowa as of Aug 24, 2026 12:32 AM UTC. 29 lane closures, roadworks or restrictions are in force. They are listed under closures and road blocks on this page.
- What are I-35 in Iowa road conditions today?
- The map on this page colours the route along I-35 in Iowa by what is on the carriageway right now — dry, wet, slush, snow or ice — from radar and surface data, last updated Aug 23, 2026 11:53 PM UTC. Right now temperatures run from 76°F to 80°F and the strongest wind is 4 mph.
- Are there live traffic cameras on I-35 in Iowa?
- Yes. This page shows 6 live views on I-35 in Iowa from the state transportation departments' own camera feeds, further down the page, refreshed each time you load it.
- How often are I-35 in Iowa road conditions updated?
- The road surface and weather layers are rebuilt whenever this page is opened with data more than ten minutes old, and refreshed on a schedule in between, so nothing here is more than about two hours old even on a road nobody has looked at. Closures and road blocks are re-imported from the state 511 feeds every fifteen minutes, and the written state-by-state summaries are refreshed daily. Every section on this page carries the time its data was fetched.
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