Iowa traffic: Pooling water, heavy rain leads to crashes, road closures
Update: The city of Des Moines announced trail closures due to localized flooding Wednesday morning.
The following trails are closed Wednesday, according to the city:
- Walnut Creek Trail: Closed from Center Street to the Grand Avenue Bridge
- Bill Riley Trail: Closed from the Walnut Creek Connector to Water Works Park
Around 7 a.m., the Iowa Department of Transportation reported a multi-vehicle crash on I-35 near Huxley. The northbound left lane is blocked by stalled and emergency vehicles and is creating a delay for commuters heading north. Drivers are backed up for about two miles and should expect a delay.
Des Moines police announced around 7:10 a.m. several roadways are temporarily closed due to flooding:
- 1900 blk E. Euclid Ave
- 3200 blk Dean Ave
- 1900 blk E. University Ave
- 3300 blk MLK, Jr Parkway
- 6100 blk Army Post Road
Update: An earlier crash reported along I-235 in Windsor Heights has cleared.
Heavy rain is pooling on roads and highways across Central Iowa, with flooding reported in Des Moines and Dallas County. At MLK and Welbeck Road, vehicles are getting stuck in standing water. Drivers are advised to avoid roads with flooding and find alternate routes.
WATCH: Flash flooding hits Des Moines streets
Wednesday Des Moines Mobile Radar Locations
- 1800 block Fleur Drive
- 2800 block Southwest Ninth Street
- 1000 block Southeast 14th Street
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