ANKENY, Iowa – May 18, 2026 – If you travel north on Interstate 35 between Ankeny and Huxley, you need to be aware of an overnight closure for northbound traffic between Northeast 36th Street (Exit 94) and Iowa 210 (Exit 102), according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Marshalltown construction office.
Northbound I-35 will be closed at 9 p.m. Thursday, May 21, until 5 a.m. Friday, May 22, weather permitting.
Detour route
When the interstate is closed you will follow a marked detour route:
Exit northbound I-35 at Northeast 36th Street (Exit 94).
Travel west on Northeast 36th Street to U.S. 69.
Travel north on U.S. 69 to Iowa 210.
Travel east on Iowa 210 to return to northbound I-35 (Exit 102).
The northbound I-35 rest area will be closed to the public beginning at 10 a.m. on Thursday morning, May 21. The rest area will not reopen until 5 a.m. on Friday morning, May 22.
Travel information and work zone safety
Visit 511ia.org for current detour route information before traveling through this construction zone and pay attention to detour signs and message boards while driving.
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.
The latest traveler information is available anytime through Iowa DOT’s 511 system. Visit 511ia.org; call 511 (within Iowa) or 800-288-1047 (nationwide); stay connected with 511 on Facebook or X (find links at https://iowadot.gov/travel-tools/iowa-511/511-social-media-sites); or download the free app to your mobile device.
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