Southbound I-35 to close overnight Sunday and Monday near Ankeny
DES MOINES, Iowa – April 24, 2009 – Southbound Interstate 35 will be closed overnight Sunday, April 26, and Monday, April 27, for sign and pavement marking work, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Des Moines construction office.
The closures are set from exit 90 (Oralabor Road) to the east mixmaster from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m., weather permitting. Traffic will be detoured in the area using Oralabor Road to U.S. 69 to Interstate 80.
The Iowa DOT reminds motorists to drive with caution, obey posted speed limit and other signs in the work area, and be aware that traffic fines for moving violations can more than double in work zones. As in all work zones, drivers should stay alert, allow ample space between vehicles and wear seat belts.
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Contact: Steve Hubler at 515-261-9500 or [email protected]