WEST DES MOINES, IA -- A vehicle collision Thursday afternoon blocked an Interstate 235 entrance ramp near Valley West Mall in West Des Moines, according to Iowa 511.
The crash happened on the onramp connecting 35th Street, or Valley West Drive, to I-235 westbound. It was first reported by 511 at 3:19 p.m.
I-235 WB: Entrance ramp partially blocked due to a crash at Entrance ramp from 35th Street. https://t.co/fqm1Ez4SWZ
— Statewide Iowa 511 (@statewideia511) January 20, 2022
Authorities initially indicated a partial closure, but by 3:33 p.m., the ramp was completely shut down.
I-235 WB: Entrance ramp blocked due to a crash at Entrance ramp from 35th Street. https://t.co/fqm1Ez4SWZ
— Statewide Iowa 511 (@statewideia511) January 20, 2022
Shortly before 4:00 p.m., the scene had been cleared and all lanes on the ramp were reopened to traffic.
I-235 WB: Roadway reopened to traffic at Entrance ramp from 35th Street. https://t.co/fqm1Ez4SWZ
— Statewide Iowa 511 (@statewideia511) January 20, 2022
As of this writing, no updates have been provided on the parties involved or any serious injuries.
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