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The Iowa DOT is closing lanes on I-235 on Friday. See when you might encounter delays.
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Drivers taking Interstate 235 on Friday morning will encounter closed lanes and possible delays in Des Moines.
Iowa Department of Transportation crews need to paint the white dashes on the center lane of the roadway. The crew will have assistance from the Iowa State Patrol to close two lanes in each direction.
Where is the Iowa DOT closing lanes on I-235 on Friday?
The inside two lanes of both eastbound and westbound I-235 will close Friday morning between 31st Street and Hull Avenue.
The paint operation will move at approximately 10 mph. The Iowa DOT will have warning messages throughout the work zone.
When will the Iowa DOT close lanes on I-235 on Friday?
The lane closures will occur from 9 a.m. to noon Friday.
Lane painting is usually done at night, the Iowa DOT said in a news release. Due to a combination of needed sunlight and higher temperatures, the work will have to be done during the day.
Kate Kealey is a general assignment reporter for the Des Moines Register. Reach her at kkealey@registermedia.com or follow her on Twitter at @Kkealey17.