Crash on I-235 causes significant traffic backup in Des Moines

DES MOINES, Iowa — A crash caused a significant backup on Interstate 235.

At around 8:30 a.m., the Iowa Department of Transportation reported a crash on eastbound I-235 near the 56th Street Bridge. DOT cameras showed one vehicle on its side and the two left lanes blocked.

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The crash caused a significant traffic backup, with cars piling up near the 22nd Street exit. The DOT 511 website reported a nearly 20-minute delay for eastbound traffic. At around 9 a.m., the DOT reported that the left lanes had been reopened.

The Des Moines Police Department said at least one injury was reported…

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