Iowa DOT News

GRIMES, Iowa – March 20, 2025 – If you drive on Interstate 35/80 near the U.S. 6/Hickman Road interchange (exit 125) in Clive you need to be aware of upcoming nighttime lane closures that may slow down your trip.

The next stage of the U.S. 6/Hickman Road interchange project will begin at 8 p.m. on Sunday, March 23, weather permitting, and will require lane closures each night to shift traffic for the next stage of the project, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Grimes Construction office. 

Sunday, March 23

• One of the lanes of westbound I-35/I-80 will be closed from 8 p.m. until 5 a.m. on Monday, March 24.
• The eastbound exit ramp to U.S. 6/Hickman Road (exit 125) will be closed from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. on Monday, March 24.

Monday, March 24

• Full closure of westbound I-35/I-80 from the west I-35/I-80/I-235 systems interchange to Iowa 141 from 11 p.m. until 4 a.m. on Tuesday, March 25.

Tuesday, March 25

• Full closure of westbound I-35/I-80 from the west I-35/I-80/I-235 systems interchange to Iowa 141 from 11 p.m. to 4 a.m. on Wednesday March 26

Wednesday, March 26

• Full closure of eastbound I-35/I-80 from the west I-35/I-80/I-235 systems interchange to Iowa 141 from 11 p.m. to 4 a.m. on Thursday, March 27.

Thursday, March 27

• Full closure of eastbound I-35/I-80 from the west I-35/I-80/I-235 systems interchange to Iowa 141 11 p.m. to 4 a.m. on Friday, March 28.

While I-35/I-80 is closed you will follow a marked detour route using I-235, Valley West Drive, Northwest 100th Street, and Northwest Urbandale Drive (see map).

The Iowa DOT reminds motorists to drive with caution, obey the posted speed limit and other signs in the work area, and be aware that traffic fines for moving violations are at least 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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For general questions about this project contact Frank Leong, Grimes construction office, at 515-986-2863 or [email protected].