Iowa 511: Road Conditions & Traffic
Iowa road conditions for truckers right now: 970 work zones. Road data from Iowa DOT.
970
Active Incidents
0
Critical
0
Weather Alerts
Official source: Iowa 511, run by Iowa DOT. Dialing 5-1-1 inside Iowa reaches the same reports by phone.
Trucking Industry: Iowa
26,838Active Carriers
130,962Registered Drivers
137,942Power Units
1,760HazMat Carriers
Source: FMCSA Company Census. View national statistics →
Fatal Crash Statistics: Iowa (2024)
324Fatal Crashes
356Total Fatalities
52Truck-Involved Fatal
58Truck Crash Fatalities
70Alcohol-Involved Fatal
Source: NHTSA FARS 2024. 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 Iowa road conditions on Trucker Route's live map, which shows the incidents, closures and construction we receive. State DOT feeds are read every 15 minutes and this page is rebuilt every 30 minutes. Dialing 5-1-1 from a phone in Iowa reaches the Iowa DOT road condition line, and the same reports are on Iowa 511.
What is the 511 number for Iowa?
Dial 5-1-1 from a phone in Iowa for road conditions, closures and traffic reported by Iowa DOT. Calls to 511 are free from most carriers. The same data is on Iowa 511.
Are there any road closures in Iowa today?
Trucker Route is showing 970 active road incidents in Iowa, including 970 work zones, from the feeds we collect. See exact locations on our interactive map, and Iowa 511 for the official Iowa DOT picture. State DOT feeds are read every 15 minutes and this page is rebuilt every 30 minutes.
What weather alerts are active in Iowa?
There are currently no active weather alerts for Iowa. Alerts come from the National Weather Service, are read every 15 minutes and reach this page when it is rebuilt, every 30 minutes.
Active Incidents (970)
CONSTRUCTION
Between Exit 214: Burlington Ave; Bus. US 34 (near Lockridge) and Exit 45: IA 27 (near Mount Pleasant). The right lane is closed because of road maintenance activities. A lane is closed intermittently
US-34
01:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Between Exit 214: Burlington Ave; Bus. US 34 (near Lockridge) and Exit 45: IA 27 (near Mount Pleasant). The right lane is closed because of road maintenance activities. A lane is closed intermittently
US-34
01:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Between US 136 and US 61 (Keokuk). Road closed because of a major event. Detour in operation. Follow the Iowa DOT-recommended detour around the closure. See map for detour(s). Starting December 3, 202
US-218
12:00 AM
CONSTRUCTION
Between US 136 and US 61 (Keokuk). Road closed because of a major event. Detour in operation. Follow the Iowa DOT-recommended detour around the closure. See map for detour(s). Starting December 3, 202
US-218
12:00 AM
CONSTRUCTION
Between US 218 and the Mississippi River bridge (Keokuk). Road closed because of a major event. Detour in operation. Follow the Iowa DOT-recommended detour around the closure. See map for detour(s). S
US-136
12:00 AM
CONSTRUCTION
Between US 218 and the Mississippi River bridge (Keokuk). Road closed because of a major event. Detour in operation. Follow the Iowa DOT-recommended detour around the closure. See map for detour(s). S
US-136
12:00 AM
CONSTRUCTION
Between US 34 and IA 137 (Albia). 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 oversize loads
IA-5
11:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Between US 34 and IA 137 (Albia). 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 oversize loads
IA-5
11:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Between IA 100 and I-380 (Cedar Rapids). Right shoulder closed due to road construction work. Starting tomorrow at 7:00AM CST until Thursday, at about 4:00PM CST. Full schedule below: • November 10, 7
IA-922
01:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Between Exit 1: IA 333; County Road J64 and Exit 10 (6 miles south of the Percival area). Right lane closed because of road maintenance activities. Starting today at 8:00AM CST until Friday, at about
I-29
02:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
At Exit 129 ramp to 86th Street; Northwest 86th Street. Exit ramp closed due to night time construction work. Starting Sunday at 8:00PM CST until Monday, at about 5:00AM CST. Full schedule below: • No
RAMP: I-80W TO 86TH STREET
02:00 AM
CONSTRUCTION
Between IA 27 (Cedar Falls) and Exit 195: Barrick Rd; 275th St (Janesville). Road maintenance operations. Intermittent lane closure. Slow moving maintenance vehicle. Starting today at 7:30AM CST until
US-218
01:30 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Between IA 316 and County Road S23 (1 to 2 miles south of the Hartford area). Road construction work is in progress. The roadway is shared with opposing traffic. There is a width limit in effect. Ther
IA-5
10:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Between County Road L31 and County Road L35 (1 mile west of the Glenwood area). Right lane closed because of road maintenance activities. Starting today at 8:00AM CST until Thursday, at about 3:00PM C
US-34
02:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Between Exit 159: County Roads F48 and S52 (1 mile west of the Newton area) and US 6 (near Newton). Road construction work is in progress. A lane is closed intermittently. There is a width limit in ef
I-80
02:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Between Exit 159: County Roads F48 and S52 (1 mile west of the Newton area) and US 6 (near Newton). Road construction work is in progress. A lane is closed intermittently. There is a width limit in ef
I-80
02:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Between IA 116 (Janesville) and IA 27 (Cedar Falls). Road maintenance operations. Intermittent lane closure. Slow moving maintenance vehicle. Starting today at 7:30AM CST until today at about 3:00PM C
US-218
01:30 PM
CONSTRUCTION
At Entrance ramp from 210 Street W. The entrance ramp is closed because of night time construction work. From 8:00PM CDT to 6:00AM CDT on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Until Novembe
RAMP: 210 STREET W TO US-61
01:00 AM
CONSTRUCTION
At Entrance ramp from 210 Street W. The entrance ramp is closed because of night time construction work. From 8:00PM CDT to 6:00AM CDT on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Until Novembe
RAMP: 210 STREET W TO US-61
01:00 AM
CONSTRUCTION
At Entrance ramp from 210 Street W. The entrance ramp is closed because of night time construction work. From 8:00PM CDT to 6:00AM CDT on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Until Novembe
RAMP: 210 STREET W TO US-61
01:00 AM
CONSTRUCTION
At Entrance ramp from 210 Street W. The entrance ramp is closed because of night time construction work. From 8:00PM CDT to 6:00AM CDT on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Until Novembe
RAMP: 210 STREET W TO US-61
01:00 AM
CONSTRUCTION
At Entrance ramp from 210 Street W. The entrance ramp is closed because of night time construction work. From 8:00PM CDT to 6:00AM CDT on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Until Novembe
RAMP: 210 STREET W TO US-61
01:00 AM
CONSTRUCTION
At Entrance ramp from 210 Street W. The entrance ramp is closed because of night time construction work. From 8:00PM CDT to 6:00AM CDT on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Until Novembe
RAMP: 210 STREET W TO US-61
01:00 AM
CONSTRUCTION
At Entrance ramp from 210 Street W. The entrance ramp is closed because of night time construction work. From 8:00PM CDT to 6:00AM CDT on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Until Novembe
RAMP: 210 STREET W TO US-61
01:00 AM
CONSTRUCTION
At Entrance ramp from 210 Street W. The entrance ramp is closed because of night time construction work. From 8:00PM CDT to 6:00AM CDT on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Until Novembe
RAMP: 210 STREET W TO US-61
01:00 AM
CONSTRUCTION
At Entrance ramp from 210 Street W. The entrance ramp is closed because of night time construction work. From 8:00PM CDT to 6:00AM CDT on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Until Novembe
RAMP: 210 STREET W TO US-61
01:00 AM
CONSTRUCTION
At Entrance ramp from 210 Street W. The entrance ramp is closed because of night time construction work. From 8:00PM CDT to 6:00AM CDT on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Until Novembe
RAMP: 210 STREET W TO US-61
01:00 AM
CONSTRUCTION
At Entrance ramp from 210 Street W. The entrance ramp is closed because of night time construction work. From 8:00PM CDT to 6:00AM CDT on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Until Novembe
RAMP: 210 STREET W TO US-61
01:00 AM
CONSTRUCTION
At Entrance ramp from 210 Street W. The entrance ramp is closed because of night time construction work. From 8:00PM CDT to 6:00AM CDT on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Until Novembe
RAMP: 210 STREET W TO US-61
01:00 AM
CONSTRUCTION
Between IA 2 (near Shenandoah) and County Road J18 (6 miles north of the Shenandoah area). Road construction work is in progress. A lane is closed intermittently. A pilot car is in operation. Look out
US-59
01:00 PM
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Last updated: Nov 12, 2026, 1:53 PM ET
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