WEST DES MOINES, IA -- A vehicle accident Tuesday afternoon blocked a left lane on Interstate 235 near Crossroads Park in West Des Moines, according to Iowa 511.
The crash happened on the westbound lanes between the merge to I-35 and Exit 122 to I-80. It was first reported by 511 shortly after noon.
I-235 WB: Left lane blocked due to a crash from I-35 to Exit 122 - I-80 (West Des Moines). https://t.co/2HFQhu9SGJ
— Statewide Iowa 511 (@statewideia511) January 18, 2022
By 12:13 p.m., the scene appeared to have been moved to the left shoulder and away from main travel lanes.
I-235 WB: Left shoulder blocked due to a crash from I-35 to Exit 122 - I-80 (West Des Moines). https://t.co/2HFQhu9SGJ
— Statewide Iowa 511 (@statewideia511) January 18, 2022
Shortly before 12:30 p.m., the roadway was reopened to normal traffic.
I-235 WB: Roadway reopened to traffic from I-35 to Exit 122 - I-80 (West Des Moines). https://t.co/2HFQhu9SGJ
— Statewide Iowa 511 (@statewideia511) January 18, 2022
Authorities have not disclosed other details on the parties involved or the circumstances behind the event.
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