Log debris blocking lane on University Avenue

Heard on: Wright IA Law Dispatch Group Calls

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This transcript is auto-generated from live dispatch audio and may be incomplete or inaccurate. It is not an official report and may change.

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Right on University eastbound, right at the 235 east exit where they merge, there's a large section of log,

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3 ft at least.

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Cars are getting by, but could you contact Des Moines, see if their public works or something could come and remove that?

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Ten four, we advise it's I-235 eastbound ramp to University.

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On university eastbound, right where the 200 and thirty-five east exit where it comes off.

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Right where it merges onto university eastbound.

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Ten four, we'll get contact with them and get it removed.

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Then line, State Farm, I-196.

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I 100 and ninety-six.

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Reference 414 is complaining.

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I just drove through that area as well.

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I am currently behind the truck and trailer that dropped that log, and it still has another log that's unstable back of the trailer.

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Do we have any troops or anybody? University,

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we'll be probably coming up to Highway Five here in about 5 min .

6/16/2026 12:55 PM

Traffic

University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314

Not official report. AI-generated from public dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.

As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a large log blocking part of eastbound University Avenue near the I-235 eastbound exit. Vehicles are still passing, and public works is being contacted to remove the debris. A truck and trailer believed to have dropped the log is seen ahead with another unstable log on the trailer.