POLK COUNTY, IA -- A vehicle collision late Tuesday night closed a right lane on Interstate 80 near the Des Moines River in southeast Johnston, according to Iowa 511.
The crash happened on the westbound lanes between the Des Moines River Bridge to Iowa Highway 28, or Merle Hay Road, at Exit 131. It was first reported by 511 at 10:30 p.m.
I-80 WB: Right lane blocked due to a crash from the Des Moines River Bridge to Exit 131 - IA 28; Merle Hay Road (Johnston). https://t.co/L3lYJ6ioN8
— Statewide Iowa 511 (@statewideia511) January 5, 2022
By 10:42 p.m., the scene had been cleared from the roadway with all lanes reopened to traffic.
I-80 WB: Roadway reopened to traffic from the Des Moines River Bridge to Exit 131 - IA 28; Merle Hay Road (Johnston). https://t.co/L3lYJ6ioN8
— Statewide Iowa 511 (@statewideia511) January 5, 2022
No other information has been disclosed on the parties involved or any injuries sustained.
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