Iowa 511: Road Conditions & Traffic
Iowa has 988 active road incidents and 1 weather alerts. Including 988 constructions. Updated every 15 minutes.
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Active Incidents
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Critical
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Weather Alerts
Trucking Industry — Iowa
26,514Active Carriers
132,638Registered Drivers
550,280Power Units
1,836HazMat Carriers
Source: FMCSA Company Census. View national statistics →
Fatal Crash Statistics — Iowa (2023)
328Fatal Crashes
377Total Fatalities
64Truck-Involved Fatal
78Truck Crash Fatalities
80Alcohol-Involved Fatal
Source: NHTSA FARS 2023. View national statistics →
Highway Infrastructure — Iowa (2024)
33,817Vehicle Miles Traveled (M)
115,063Highway Miles
789Interstate Miles
Source: FHWA Highway Statistics 2024. View national statistics →
Frequently Asked Questions: Iowa Road Conditions
How do I check Iowa road conditions?
You can check real-time Iowa road conditions using Trucker Route's live map which displays active incidents, closures, and construction updated every 15 minutes. You can also call 511 from any phone in Iowa to reach the Iowa Department of Transportation's automated road condition hotline.
What is the 511 number for Iowa?
Dial 5-1-1 from any phone in Iowa for automated road condition reports, highway closures, and traffic updates from the Iowa Department of Transportation. The service is free and available 24/7. You can also visit Iowa's 511 page on Trucker Route for real-time data.
Are there any road closures in Iowa today?
Iowa currently has 988 active road incidents and 988 construction zones. View all incidents on our interactive map for exact locations and details.
What weather alerts are active in Iowa?
There are currently 1 active NWS weather alert affecting Iowa, including Extreme Heat Watch. Weather alerts are sourced directly from the National Weather Service and updated in real-time.
Weather Alerts (1)
Extreme Heat Watch
Extreme Heat Watch issued June 28 at 1:51AM CDT until June 30 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Marquette; Green Lake; Fond Du Lac; Sauk; Columbia; Dodge; Washington; Iowa; Dane; Jefferson; Waukesha; Lafayette; Green; Rock; Walworth; Racine; Kenosha
Active Incidents (988)
CONSTRUCTION
Between County Road W75 and IA 438 (near Mount Pleasant). Road construction work is in progress. A lane is closed intermittently. Until June 30, 2026 at about 1:00PM CDT. Full schedule below: • May 4,
US-218
12:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Between County Road H40 (Sperry) and IA 78; County Road H22 (near Mediapolis). The right shoulder is closed due to road construction work. Until August 19, 2026 at about 1:00PM CDT. Full schedule belo
US-61
01:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Between County Road H40 (Sperry) and IA 78; County Road H22 (near Mediapolis). The right shoulder is closed due to road construction work. Until August 19, 2026 at about 1:00PM CDT. Full schedule belo
US-61
01:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Between County Road R16 and I-80 (Clive). The right lane is closed due to road construction work. Until July 31, 2026 at about 5:00PM CDT. Full schedule below: • March 26, 2025, 7:00PM - July 31, 5:00
US-6
12:00 AM
CONSTRUCTION
Between County Road R16 and I-80 (Clive). The right lane is closed due to road construction work. Until July 31, 2026 at about 5:00PM CDT. Full schedule below: • March 26, 2025, 7:00PM - July 31, 5:00
US-6
12:00 AM
CONSTRUCTION
Between Exit 49: County Road E34 and IA 64 (1 mile south of the Anamosa area). The left lane is closed due to road construction work. There is a width limit in effect. Width limit 13'0". Until July 1,
US-151
01:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
At Exit 4 ramp to 13th Street S; Kimberly Road N. Exit ramp closed because of a major event. Starting September 27, 2026 at 6:00AM CDT until September 27, 2026 at about 9:00AM CDT. Full schedule below
RAMP: I-74E TO US-67
11:00 AM
CONSTRUCTION
Between County Road T24 (1 mile west of the Rudd area) and IA 14 (3 miles east of the Floyd area). Road construction work is in progress. A lane is closed intermittently. Until July 15, 2026 at about
US-18
01:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
At Exit 295A ramp to US 61 Business S; Brady Street S. Exit ramp closed due to night time construction work. Detour in operation. Follow the Iowa DOT-recommended detour around the closure. See map for
RAMP: I-80W TO IA-461
03:00 AM
CONSTRUCTION
At Exit 295A ramp to US 61 Business S; Brady Street S. Exit ramp closed due to night time construction work. Detour in operation. Follow the Iowa DOT-recommended detour around the closure. See map for
RAMP: I-80W TO IA-461
03:00 AM
CONSTRUCTION
At Entrance ramp from US 61 S. Entrance ramp closed due to night time construction work. Detour in operation. Follow the Iowa DOT-recommended detour around the closure. See map for detour(s). From 10:
RAMP: IA-461S TO I-80
03:00 AM
CONSTRUCTION
At Entrance ramp from US 61 S. Entrance ramp closed due to night time construction work. Detour in operation. Follow the Iowa DOT-recommended detour around the closure. See map for detour(s). From 10:
RAMP: IA-461S TO I-80
03:00 AM
CONSTRUCTION
Between Exit 313: IA 946 and US 61 (Dubuque). The road is closed due to road construction work. A detour is in operation. Follow the Iowa DOT-recommended detour around the closure. See map for detour(
US-20
11:00 AM
CONSTRUCTION
Between US 30 and County Road E26 (Carroll). The right lane is closed because of utility work. Until June 29, 2026 at about 6:00PM CDT. Full schedule below: • June 15, 10:00AM - June 29, 6:00PM Commen
US-71
03:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Between I-880 (3 miles east of the Neola area) and Exit 51: County Road M56 (2 miles east of the Walnut area). Night time construction work. Intermittent lane closure. From 6:00PM CDT to 6:00AM CDT on
I-80
11:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Between I-880 (3 miles east of the Neola area) and Exit 51: County Road M56 (2 miles east of the Walnut area). Night time construction work. Intermittent lane closure. From 6:00PM CDT to 6:00AM CDT on
I-80
11:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Between I-880 (3 miles east of the Neola area) and Exit 51: County Road M56 (2 miles east of the Walnut area). Night time construction work. Intermittent lane closure. From 6:00PM CDT to 6:00AM CDT on
I-80
11:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Between I-880 (3 miles east of the Neola area) and Exit 51: County Road M56 (2 miles east of the Walnut area). Night time construction work. Intermittent lane closure. From 6:00PM CDT to 6:00AM CDT on
I-80
11:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Between I-880 (3 miles east of the Neola area) and Exit 51: County Road M56 (2 miles east of the Walnut area). Night time construction work. Intermittent lane closure. From 6:00PM CDT to 6:00AM CDT on
I-80
11:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Between I-880 (3 miles east of the Neola area) and Exit 51: County Road M56 (2 miles east of the Walnut area). Night time construction work. Intermittent lane closure. From 6:00PM CDT to 6:00AM CDT on
I-80
11:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Between I-880 (3 miles east of the Neola area) and Exit 51: County Road M56 (2 miles east of the Walnut area). Night time construction work. Intermittent lane closure. From 6:00PM CDT to 6:00AM CDT on
I-80
11:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Between I-880 (3 miles east of the Neola area) and Exit 51: County Road M56 (2 miles east of the Walnut area). Night time construction work. Intermittent lane closure. From 6:00PM CDT to 6:00AM CDT on
I-80
11:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Between I-880 (3 miles east of the Neola area) and Exit 51: County Road M56 (2 miles east of the Walnut area). Night time construction work. Intermittent lane closure. From 6:00PM CDT to 6:00AM CDT on
I-80
11:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Between I-880 (3 miles east of the Neola area) and Exit 51: County Road M56 (2 miles east of the Walnut area). Night time construction work. Intermittent lane closure. From 6:00PM CDT to 6:00AM CDT on
I-80
11:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Between I-880 (3 miles east of the Neola area) and Exit 51: County Road M56 (2 miles east of the Walnut area). Night time construction work. Intermittent lane closure. From 6:00PM CDT to 6:00AM CDT on
I-80
11:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Between I-880 (3 miles east of the Neola area) and Exit 51: County Road M56 (2 miles east of the Walnut area). Night time construction work. Intermittent lane closure. From 6:00PM CDT to 6:00AM CDT on
I-80
11:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Between I-880 (3 miles east of the Neola area) and Exit 51: County Road M56 (2 miles east of the Walnut area). Night time construction work. Intermittent lane closure. From 6:00PM CDT to 6:00AM CDT on
I-80
11:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Between I-880 (3 miles east of the Neola area) and Exit 51: County Road M56 (2 miles east of the Walnut area). Night time construction work. Intermittent lane closure. From 6:00PM CDT to 6:00AM CDT on
I-80
11:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Between the start of IA 24 and County Road V48 (New Hampton). Road construction. Temporary traffic lights. Height limit in effect. Width limit in effect. Height limit 15'0". Width limit 8'6". Starting
IA-24
12:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Between County Road L31 and County Road L35 (near Glenwood). Road construction. Intermittent lane closure. Starting July 20, 2026 at 8:00AM CDT until August 28, 2026 at about 6:00PM CDT. Full schedule
US-34
01:00 PM
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