JASPER COUNTY, IA -- A vehicle collision Monday evening blocked a right lane on Interstate 80 near Oakland Acres, according to Iowa 511.
The accident impacted the eastbound lanes between Iowa Highway 224, or County Highway T22 (Exit 173), and County Highway T38 (Exit 179). It was first reported by 511 at 5:15 p.m.
I-80 EB: Road blocked due to a crash from Exit 173 - IA 224; County Road T22 to Exit 179 - County Road T38 (near Oakland Acres). https://t.co/LfohfTl0Y7
— Statewide Iowa 511 (@statewideia511) January 24, 2022
Shortly before 6:00 p.m., nearly 45 minutes later, the scene had been cleared from the roadway and all lanes were reopened to traffic.
I-80 EB: Roadway reopened to traffic from Exit 173 - IA 224; County Road T22 to Exit 179 - County Road T38 (near Oakland Acres). https://t.co/LfohfTl0Y7
— Statewide Iowa 511 (@statewideia511) January 24, 2022
No further details have been shared regarding the parties involved or the circumstances behind the crash.
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