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Iowa 511: Road Conditions & Traffic

Q: 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.

Q: Are there any road closures in Iowa today?

Iowa currently has 880 active road incidents and 880 construction zones.

Q: What weather alerts are active in Iowa?

There are currently 4 active NWS weather alerts affecting Iowa.

Iowa has 880 active road incidents and 4 weather alerts. Including 880 constructions. Updated every 15 minutes.

880 Active Incidents

0 Critical

4 Weather Alerts

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Trucking Industry — Iowa

26,614

Active Carriers

127,095

Registered Drivers

545,880

Power Units

1,851

HazMat Carriers

Source: FMCSA Company Census. View national statistics →

Fatal Crash Statistics — Iowa (2023)

328

Fatal Crashes

377

Total Fatalities

Truck-Involved Fatal

Truck Crash Fatalities

Alcohol-Involved Fatal

Source: NHTSA FARS 2023. View national statistics →

Highway Infrastructure — Iowa (2024)

33,817

Vehicle Miles Traveled (M)

115,063

Highway Miles

789

Interstate 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 880 active road incidents and 880 construction zones. View all incidents on our interactive map for exact locations and details.

What weather alerts are active in Iowa?

There are currently 4 active NWS weather alerts affecting Iowa, including Red Flag Warning. Weather alerts are sourced directly from the National Weather Service and updated in real-time.

Weather Alerts (4)

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued March 26 at 1:35PM CDT until March 26 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK

Harper; Woods; Alfalfa; Grant; Kay; Ellis; Woodward; Major; Garfield; Noble; Roger Mills; Dewey; Custer; Blaine; Kingfisher; Logan; Payne; Beckham; Washita; Caddo; Canadian; Oklahoma; Lincoln; Grady;

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued March 26 at 1:35PM CDT until March 27 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK

Harper; Woods; Alfalfa; Grant; Kay; Ellis; Woodward; Major; Garfield; Noble; Roger Mills; Dewey; Custer; Blaine; Kingfisher; Logan; Payne; Beckham; Washita; Caddo; Canadian; Oklahoma; Lincoln; Grady;

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued March 26 at 10:50PM MDT until March 28 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Teller County/Rampart Range Including Pikes Peak and Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument; Kiowa County Including Eads; Bent County Including Las Animas; Prowers County Including Lamar

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued March 26 at 11:06PM CDT until March 28 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS

Trego; Ellis; Scott; Lane; Ness; Rush; Hamilton; Kearny; Finney; Hodgeman; Pawnee; Stafford; Stanton; Grant; Haskell; Gray; Ford; Edwards; Kiowa; Pratt; Morton; Stevens; Seward; Meade; Clark; Comanche

Active Incidents (880)

CONSTRUCTION

Between IA 906 (Council Bluffs) and Exit 17: County Road G30 (near Underwood). The right lane is closed because of road maintenance activities. A lane is closed intermittently. Look out for a slow mov

I-80

05:00 AM

CONSTRUCTION

Between Exit 16: US 151 and US 218 (Cedar Rapids) and Exit 4: Penn Street and County Road F28 (near Shueyville). Night time construction work. Intermittent lane closure. From 8:00PM CDT to 6:00AM CDT

I-380

01:00 AM

CONSTRUCTION

Between Exit 16: US 151 and US 218 (Cedar Rapids) and Exit 4: Penn Street and County Road F28 (near Shueyville). Night time construction work. Intermittent lane closure. From 8:00PM CDT to 6:00AM CDT

I-380

01:00 AM

CONSTRUCTION

Between Exit 16: US 151 and US 218 (Cedar Rapids) and Exit 4: Penn Street and County Road F28 (near Shueyville). Night time construction work. Intermittent lane closure. From 8:00PM CDT to 6:00AM CDT

I-380

01:00 AM

CONSTRUCTION

Between Exit 16: US 151 and US 218 (Cedar Rapids) and Exit 4: Penn Street and County Road F28 (near Shueyville). Night time construction work. Intermittent lane closure. From 8:00PM CDT to 6:00AM CDT

I-380

01:00 AM

CONSTRUCTION

At Entrance ramp from IA 160; Southeast Oralabor Road. Entrance ramp closed due to night time construction work. From 8:00PM CDT to 6:00AM CDT on Monday and Tuesday. Starting Monday at 8:00PM CDT unti

RAMP: IA-160E TO I-35

01:00 AM

CONSTRUCTION

Between US 20 and New Vienna Road (Dyersville). Road construction. Expect changing traffic patterns. Width limit in effect. Width limit 12'0". Starting April 6, 2026 at 8:00AM CDT until June 30, 2026

US-52

01:00 PM

CONSTRUCTION

Between I-235 and US 65 (Des Moines). Road construction. Intermittent lane closure. Starting Sunday at 6:30AM CDT until Sunday, at about 10:00AM CDT. Full schedule below: • March 29, 6:30AM - March 29

IA-163

11:30 AM

CONSTRUCTION

Between Exit 277: County Road Y26 (5 miles west of the Walcott area) and US 61 (Davenport). Bridge maintenance operations. Intermittent lane closure. Slow moving maintenance vehicle. Starting tomorrow

I-80

05:30 AM

CONSTRUCTION

Between Exit 4: Penn Street and County Road F28 (near Shueyville) and Exit 13: County Road E70 (Cedar Rapids). Night time construction work. Intermittent lane closure. From 8:00PM CDT to 6:00AM CDT on

I-380

01:00 AM

CONSTRUCTION

I-380

01:00 AM

CONSTRUCTION

Between US 34 and IA 98; County Road V64 (Eldon). Road closed because of a major event. Detour in operation. Follow the Iowa DOT-recommended detour around the closure. See map for detour(s). Permitted

IA-16

03:00 PM

CONSTRUCTION

IA-16

03:00 PM

CONSTRUCTION

Between Exit 17: County Road G30 (near Underwood) and IA 906 (Council Bluffs). Right lane closed because of road maintenance activities. Intermittent lane closure. Slow moving maintenance vehicle. Sta

I-80

03:00 AM

CONSTRUCTION

Between County Road R16 and I-80 (Clive). The right lane is closed due to road construction work. Until April 30, 2026 at about 5:00PM CST. Full schedule below: • March 26, 2025, 7:00PM - April 30, 5:

US-6

12:00 AM

CONSTRUCTION

US-6

12:00 AM

CONSTRUCTION

At Entrance ramp from US 69 N. Entrance ramp closed due to road construction work. Detour in operation. Follow the Iowa DOT-recommended detour around the closure. See map for detour(s). Starting April

RAMP: US-69N TO US-30

10:00 AM

CONSTRUCTION

Between County Road N20 (2 miles east of the Ruthven area) and IA 15; County Road P16 (5 miles east of the Cylinder area). Road construction. Intermittent lane closure. Pilot car in operation. Look ou

US-18

12:00 PM

CONSTRUCTION

US-18

12:00 PM

CONSTRUCTION

US-18

12:00 PM

CONSTRUCTION

US-18

12:00 PM

CONSTRUCTION

US-18

12:00 PM

CONSTRUCTION

US-18

12:00 PM

CONSTRUCTION

US-18

12:00 PM

CONSTRUCTION

US-18

12:00 PM

CONSTRUCTION

US-18

12:00 PM

CONSTRUCTION

US-18

12:00 PM

CONSTRUCTION

US-18

12:00 PM

CONSTRUCTION

US-18

12:00 PM

CONSTRUCTION

US-18

12:00 PM

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Last updated: Mar 27, 2026, 1:51 AM ET

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