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I-80 in Iowa Road Conditions
I-80 Road Conditions in Iowa
Updated Aug 23, 2026 11:49 PM UTC · Mostly dry
Lowest 75°F near Des Moines, Iowa · Highest wind 8 mph near Des Moines, Iowa
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I-80 runs 306 miles across Iowa. It passes Des Moines, Davenport and Cedar Rapids.
- Interstate: I-80
- State: Iowa
- Length in state: 306 mi
Weather data from Aug 23, 2026 11:49 PM UTC
75°F
80°F
8 mph
1016-1019 hPa
Current I-80 in Iowa Conditions by State
Iowa I-80 in Iowa road conditions
Dry
- Des Moines 79°F · 1 mph wind · Dry
- Davenport 76°F · 8 mph wind · Dry
- Cedar Rapids 76°F · 8 mph wind · Dry
See live road conditions and weather for I-80 in Iowa. Real-time surface conditions, radar, closures and DOT cameras on the interactive map for the Iowa stretch of I-80.
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.
28 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-80: Between US 6 (near De Soto) and Exit 113: County Road R16 (near Van Meter). Both shoulders closed due to road…
Between US 6 (near De Soto) and Exit 113: County Road R16 (near Van Meter). Both shoulders closed due to road construction work. Expect changing traffic patterns. Until November 25, 2026 at about 5:00PM CDT. Full schedule below: • August 18, 2025, 8:00AM - November 25, 5:00PM Comment: Creston RCE (877-226-8109) - Dallas County
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Lanes blocked
I-80: Between Exit 34: County Road M16 and Exit 29: County Road L66 (3 to 4 miles west of the Shelby area). The left shoulder…
Between Exit 34: County Road M16 and Exit 29: County Road L66 (3 to 4 miles west of the Shelby area). The left shoulder is closed due to road construction work. Expect changing traffic patterns. Until September 24, 2026 at about 4:30PM CDT. Full schedule below: • February 27, 5:00AM - September 24, 4:30PM Comment: Council Bluffs RCE (800-579-2719) - Pottawattamie County
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Lanes blocked
I-80: Between Exit 197: County Road V18 and Exit 205: County Road V38 (8 to 11 miles east of the Malcom area). Right shoulder…
Between Exit 197: County Road V18 and Exit 205: County Road V38 (8 to 11 miles east of the Malcom area). Right shoulder closed due to road construction work. Starting Monday at 7:00PM CDT until December 31, 2026 at about 5:00PM CDT. Full schedule below: • March 16, 7:00PM - December 31, 5:00PM Comment: Marshalltown RCE (800-251-2706) - Poweshiek County
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Lanes blocked
I-80: Between Exit 29: County Road L66 and Exit 34: County Road M16 (3 miles west of the Shelby area). Right lane closed due…
Between Exit 29: County Road L66 and Exit 34: County Road M16 (3 miles west of the Shelby area). Right lane closed due to night time construction work. From 6:00PM CDT to 6:00AM CDT on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Starting August 23, 2026 at 6:00PM CDT until September 9, 2026 at about 6:00AM CDT. Comment: Council Bluffs RCE (800-579-2719) - Pottawattamie County
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Lanes blocked
I-80: Between Exit 298 and Exit 306: US 67 (Bettendorf). Both shoulders closed due to road construction work. Expect changing…
Between Exit 298 and Exit 306: US 67 (Bettendorf). Both shoulders closed due to road construction work. Expect changing traffic patterns. Until October 23, 2026 at about 3:00PM CDT. Full schedule below: • September 29, 2025, 9:00AM - October 23, 3:00PM Comment: Davenport RCE (800-262-5145) - Scott County **Intermittent Shoulder Closures**
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Lanes blocked
RAMP: JORDAN CREEK PARKWAY N TO I-80: At Entrance ramp from Jordan Creek Parkway N. The entrance ramp is closed due to road construction work. A detour is in…
At Entrance ramp from Jordan Creek Parkway N. 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 October 30, 2026 at about 5:00AM CDT. Full schedule below: • April 14, 5:00AM - October 30, 5:00AM Comment: Creston RCE (877-226-8109) - Dallas County
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Lanes blocked
I-80: Between Exit 118: Grand Prairie Parkway and Exit 123A: I-235 (West Des Moines). The shoulder is closed due to road…
Between Exit 118: Grand Prairie Parkway and Exit 123A: I-235 (West Des Moines). The shoulder is closed due to road construction work. Expect changing traffic patterns. The left shoulder is closed eastbound and both shoulders are closed westbound. Until October 30, 2026 at about 5:00PM CDT. Full schedule below: • May 9, 2023, 9:00AM - October 30, 5:00PM Comment: Creston RCE (877-226-8109) - Dallas County
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Lanes blocked
I-80 EB: Right Lane Closed
Right Lane Closed due to night time construction work. Working hours are 06:00 PM to 06:00 AM.
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.
Davenport, IA weather
- In Davenport, IA, the current weather is sunny with a temperature of 13.9°C (57°F) and a humidity level of 90%
- The wind is blowing from the northwest at 1.9 KPH (1 mph), contributing to a pleasant morning
- The atmospheric pressure is measured at 1014 MB (29.9 inHg), indicating stable conditions
- Visibility is good at 16 KM (9.9 miles), making it a great day to be outdoors
- There are no active weather alerts at this time, and conditions are expected to remain favorable throughout the day.
I-80 in Iowa Traffic Cameras
updating…1FD - I-80 @ IA 21 (IWZ 3157)
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CB - I-80 @ MM 0.7 (West I-29 Interchange)
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DM - I-35/80 @ MM 129.1 (86th St)
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DM - I-35/80 @ MM 131.1 (Merle Hay Rd)
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DM - I-80 @ MM 142.9 (E of US 65)
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DM - I-80 @ MM 144.5 (NE 80th St - Altoona)
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I-80 in Iowa Road Weather FAQ
- Is I-80 in Iowa closed right now?
- No full closures are reported on I-80 in Iowa as of Aug 24, 2026 12:32 AM UTC. 28 lane closures, roadworks or restrictions are in force. They are listed under closures and road blocks on this page.
- What are I-80 in Iowa road conditions today?
- The map on this page colours the route along I-80 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 11:49 PM UTC. Right now temperatures run from 75°F to 80°F and the strongest wind is 8 mph.
- Are there live traffic cameras on I-80 in Iowa?
- Yes. This page shows 6 live views on I-80 in Iowa from the state transportation departments' own camera feeds, further down the page, refreshed each time you load it.
- How often are I-80 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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