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Numerous accidents being reported on I-80 & elsewhere

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November 17th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

Roads partially covered with snow from about Highway 44 southwestward to Highway 92 were causing numerous accidents Saturday evening. Dispatch reports continue to indicate vehicle were sliding off the road along Interstate 80 as the evening progressed. Just before 7-p.m., a moderate traffic jam was reported on I-80 in Cass County, from just west of the Olive Street Exit to Highway 173.

Road conditions as of 7:16-p.m. 11/17/18 (511ia.org)

Bridges and overpasses were said to be icy in spots. So far, there have been no reports of injuries.

Further south, from the Highway 34 corridor to the Iowa-Missouri line, roads were completed covered with snow. Blowing snow was also an issue. For more on current road conditions, go to 511ia.org on the web, or call 511.