WEST DES MOINES, IA -- A vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon blocked all westbound lanes on Interstate 80 near West Des Moines, according to Iowa 511.
The accident impacted a stretch of the interstate between Jordan Creek Parkway (Exit 121) and Grand Prairie Parkway (Exit 118). It was first reported by 511 at 11:22 a.m.
I-80 WB: Road blocked due to a crash from Exit 121 - Jordan Creek Parkway to Exit 118 - Grand Prairie Parkway (West Des Moines). https://t.co/KGpc7hP2SP
— Statewide Iowa 511 (@statewideia511) January 18, 2022
By 12:13 p.m., nearly an hour later, the scene appeared to have been moved to the left shoulder, but a few minutes later, the left lane was closed.
I-80 WB: Left shoulder blocked due to a crash from Exit 122 - 60th Street to Exit 121 - Jordan Creek Parkway (West Des Moines). Detour in operation. https://t.co/KGpc7hP2SP
— Statewide Iowa 511 (@statewideia511) January 18, 2022
I-80 WB: Left lane blocked due to a crash from Exit 122 - 60th Street to Exit 121 - Jordan Creek Parkway (West Des Moines). Detour in operation. https://t.co/KGpc7hP2SP
— Statewide Iowa 511 (@statewideia511) January 18, 2022
Authorities were working to detour motorists away from the area.
No further updates have been released regarding the parties involved or any injuries sustained.
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