Overnight Closure Planned for Interstate 35 in Iowa

Northbound and southbound lanes to close for bridge beam installation

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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The Iowa Department of Transportation has announced that a section of Interstate 35 between Huxley and Elkhart will be closed overnight for two consecutive nights next week. Northbound I-35 will close at 9 p.m. on February 17 and southbound I-35 will close at 9 p.m. on February 18, with both closures lasting until 5 a.m. the following mornings.

Why it matters

The closures are necessary for crews to install bridge beams across I-35 at 158th Avenue, a critical infrastructure project that will impact travel in the region. Drivers will need to plan alternate routes during the overnight closures.

The details

The northbound closure will take place between NE 126th Avenue and Iowa 210, while the southbound closure will cover the same stretch of highway. Vehicles will be detoured around the work zone using Iowa 210, U.S. 69, and NE 126th Avenue.

  • Northbound I-35 will close at 9 p.m. on February 17 and reopen at 5 a.m. on February 18.
  • Southbound I-35 will close at 9 p.m. on February 18 and reopen at 5 a.m. on February 19.

The players

Iowa Department of Transportation

The state agency responsible for managing and maintaining Iowa's transportation infrastructure, including Interstate 35.

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What’s next

Drivers should plan their routes in advance and follow the posted detour signs during the overnight closures.

The takeaway

This temporary closure of Interstate 35 is necessary for critical infrastructure improvements, but will require drivers to adjust their travel plans and use alternate routes during the affected overnight hours.