WEST DES MOINES, IA -- A vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon blocked a right lane and right shoulder on Interstate 80 near Des Moines Golf and Country Club in West Des Moines, according to Iowa 511.
The accident happened on the eastbound lanes at Exit 121 to Jordan Creek Parkway. It was first reported by 511 at 3:40 p.m.
I-80 EB: Right shoulder blocked due to an earlier crash at Exit 121 - Jordan Creek Parkway (West Des Moines). https://t.co/XcAcV9u9qH
— Statewide Iowa 511 (@statewideia511) January 18, 2022
Only the right shoulder was initially impacted, but shortly before 4:00 p.m., the right lane was shut down.
I-80 EB: Right lane blocked due to an earlier crash at Exit 121 - Jordan Creek Parkway (West Des Moines). https://t.co/XcAcV9u9qH
— Statewide Iowa 511 (@statewideia511) January 18, 2022
As of this writing, authorities have not released further details on the parties involved or the circumstances behind the event.
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