Widespread U.S. Traffic Disruptions
Series of Serious Crashes Disrupts Traffic and Closes Roads Across Several U.S. States
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In Clive, police said the extended closure was needed because of the crash scene’s size and the extent of the injuries. The crash was reported at 7:52 p.m. Friday.
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Clive police recommended Northwest 114th Street or Northwest 128th Street as alternate routes south from Hickman Road; I-235 through Des Moines was another option for drivers coming from the Northeast Mixmaster.
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The Madison Beltline crash was reported just before 3:30 p.m. on eastbound US 12/18 near the on-ramp from John Nolen Drive; officials estimated the backup would take two hours to clear.
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In Bellevue, westbound I-40 traffic was diverted at Exit 196 to Highway 70 south. TDOT first reported the multi-vehicle wreck around 11:10 a.m., and backups had stretched for miles shortly after noon.
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The H.E. Bailey Turnpike collision was reported on I-44 near mile marker 98 shortly before 6 p.m. Thursday; the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority was responding to the scene.
A wave of serious crashes disrupted traffic across multiple U.S. states Friday, forcing road closures and long delays for drivers. CBS Austin reported that both directions of U.S. 183 near Austin-Bergstrom International Airport were shut down between William Cannon Drive and FM 812, with authorities warning backups could last several hours. KCCI also reported that a motorcycle and passenger vehicle collision in Clive, Iowa closed westbound I-80 and southbound I-35, with the closure expected to continue into Saturday morning due to the crash scene's size and the extent of injuries.
Clive Crash Closure Stretches Into Saturday
The I-35/I-80 collision in Clive proved especially disruptive after being reported at 7:52 p.m. Friday. KCCI noted that police recommended drivers use Northwest 114th Street or Northwest 128th Street as alternate routes south from Hickman Road. Another option was I-235 through Des Moines for drivers coming from the Northeast Mixmaster interchange.
The extended closure was necessary because of the crash scene's large size and serious injuries involved, according to police. No immediate details on the number of vehicles or exact injury count were released by authorities.
Austin Airport Road Fully Shut Down
U.S. 183 near Austin-Bergstrom International Airport faced a complete closure in both directions between William Cannon Drive and FM 812, according to CBS Austin. The serious collision required emergency response crews to clear the scene. Drivers were advised to use alternate routes or delay their travel until the roadway reopened.
Wisconsin Beltline Crash Creates Two-Hour Backup
In Madison, Wisconsin, all eastbound lanes of the Madison Beltline near South Towne Drive were blocked by a crash reported just before 3:30 p.m., according to WMTV15. The collision occurred near the on-ramp from John Nolen Drive. Officials estimated drivers would need about two hours before the backup cleared.
Tennessee and Oklahoma Roads Also Affected
In Bellevue, Tennessee, westbound I-40 traffic was diverted at Exit 196 to Highway 70 south after a multi-vehicle wreck. TDOT first reported the crash around 11:10 a.m., and by noon, backups stretched for miles. Meanwhile, News9 reported that a crash partially blocked the outside lane of the northbound H.E. Bailey Turnpike near mile marker 98 on I-44 in Oklahoma, with the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority responding to the scene.
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