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Semi-truck disabled blocking lane on I-80 eastbound, Des Moines IA

Traffic

Reported: 10/15/2025 12:15 AM

I-80, Des Moines, IA

A semi-truck lost power eastbound on I-80 near the 136-mile marker in Des Moines, blocking part of the travel lane. The driver reported that the company is arranging a tow. Highway helper and a trooper were dispatched to assist and move the vehicle to the shoulder.

Audio|Source: Iowa Dept of Public Safety Dispatch - Area A

01:52

Transcript:

00:00

I-80 Eastbound, 136-mile marker just passed the on-ramp to my lost power.

00:06

They're in the travel portion, not able to turn on the fourways.

00:11

4-0.

00:17

104-216.

00:25

306. Sounds by the 136.

00:28

Sounds like Skaura semi-power in the travel session.

00:33

They're out from near 86th Street.

00:39

746. 34.

00:46

38. 38.

00:48

CUSRDA 51 service.

00:51

If they have...

00:56

Hey, Tomoy.

01:03

Spoke with the driver, he did state the company is working on calling a tow.

01:12

I would say if I would help for H-20-10-3-1 call open.

01:19

Highway helper, go ahead for Des Moines State.

01:22

I'll be 1023-1046, am I, not in the travel portion and the 14th Street gore,

01:29

out of the roadway.

01:32

10-4[1], we do have a trooper en route.

01:38

28, Des Moines.

01:41

Go ahead, Des Moines.

01:43

Highway helper is on scene.

01:44

That's going to be on the right shoulder.

01:46

He's not in the travel portion.

01:50

Ten-four, do they want me to continue?

Police codes explained

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[1]

10-4: Acknowledgment (Message received / OK)

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