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| Total Mileage in State: | 13 miles | |
| Eastern End: | At I-80/I-35, in Ankeny | |
| Western End: | At I-80/I-35, in West Des Moines | |
| Mileage covered in Photos: | 13 miles | |
| Counties covered in Photos: | Polk | |
| Major Junctions in Photos: | I-80/I-35, in Ankeny US 6, in Des Moines US 69, in Des Moines I-80/I-35, in West Des Moines |
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| Control Cities in Photos: | Ankeny, Des Moines, West Des Moines | |
Westbound
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Interstate 235 West begins here, at Exit 137B on Interstate 35 South in Ankeny. (Photo taken 5/29/16). |
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A closer view of the ramp to Interstate 235 West from Interstate 35 South. (Photo taken 5/29/16). |
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Overhead mileage sign listing the distances to the first three interchanges on Interstate 235 West. (Photo taken 5/29/16). |
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The speed limits on Interstate 235 West start out at 60 mph maximum and 40 mph minimum. (Photo taken 5/29/16). |
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Interstate 235 West at Exit 12: US 6 - E Euclid Ave / Grand View University (Photo taken 5/29/16). |
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State-named Interstate 235 West reassurance shield. (Photo taken 5/29/16). |
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Interstate 235 West at Exit 11: Guthrie Ave (Photo taken 5/29/16). |
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Beyond Exit 11, the maximum speed limit decreases to 55 mph as Interstate 235 prepares to curve to the west and approach downtown Des Moines. (Photo taken 5/29/16). |
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Take Exit 10A to Sleepy Hollow Sports Park and Pleasant Hill. (Photo taken 5/29/16). |
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Interstate 235 West at Exit 10A: IA 163 - E University Ave / State Fairgrounds (Photo taken 5/29/16). |
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Take Exit 9 to the State Capitol Complex, Blank Park Zoo, and Cownie Sports Complex. (Photo taken 5/29/16). |
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Interstate 235 West at Exit 9: US 69 - E 14th St / E 15th St (Photo taken 5/29/16). |
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View on Interstate 235 West at mile marker 10. We can see the Iowa State Capitol in the distance. (Photo taken 5/29/16). |
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Take Exit 8B to the Botanical Garden and State Historical Building. (Photo taken 5/29/16). |
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Interstate 235 West at Exit 8B: E 6th St / Penn Ave (Photo taken 5/29/16). |
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Take Exit 8A to the Civic Center, Science Center, and Principal Park. (Photo taken 5/29/16). |
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Interstate 235 West as it crosses the Des Moines River just before Exit 8A. (Photo taken 5/29/16). |
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Interstate 235 West at Exit 8A: Downtown Des Moines / Iowa Events Center (Photo taken 5/29/16). |
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Take Exit 7 to DSM Airport and Pappajohn Sculpture Park. (Photo taken 5/29/16). |
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Another state-named Interstate 235 West reassurance shield. (Photo taken 5/29/16). |
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Interstate 235 West at Exit 7: Keo Way / MLK Jr Pkwy / 19th St (Photo taken 5/29/16). |
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Take Exit 6 to Drake University and Des Moines University. (Photo taken 5/29/16). |
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Interstate 235 West at Exit 6: 31st St / Terrace Hill Historic Site (Photo taken 5/29/16). |
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West of Exit 6, the maximum speed limit increases to 60 mph once again. The minimum remains 40 mph. (Photo taken 5/29/16). |
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View on Interstate 235 West at mile marker 6. (Photo taken 5/29/16). |
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Take Exit 5B to the Community Playhouse and Salisbury House and Gardens. (Photo taken 5/29/16). |
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Interstate 235 West at Exit 5B: 42nd St / Art Center (Photo taken 5/29/16). |
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Interstate 235 West at Exit 5A: 56th St (Photo taken 5/29/16). |
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Take Exit 4 to Historic Valley Junction. (Photo taken 5/29/16). |
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Interstate 235 West at Exit 4: IA 28 - 63rd St / Windsor Heights (Photo taken 5/29/16). |
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View on Interstate 235 West at mile marker 4. (Photo taken 5/29/16). |
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Interstate 235 West at Exit 3: 73rd St / 8th St / Windsor Heights / West Des Moines (Photo taken 5/29/16). |
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Another state-named Interstate 235 West reassurance shield. (Photo taken 5/29/16). |
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Interstate 235 West at Exit 2: 22nd St / West Des Moines / Clive (Photo taken 5/29/16). |
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One final state-named Interstate 235 West reassurance shield. (Photo taken 5/29/16). |
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Interstate 235 West at Exit 1B: Valley West Dr / West Des Moines (Photo taken 5/29/16). |
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Interstate 235 West approaching its western terminus at the junction of Interstate 80 / Interstate 35 - 1 1/4 miles. (Photo taken 5/29/16). |
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Interstate 235 West at Exit 1A: 50th St / West Des Moines (Photo taken 5/29/16). |
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Interstate 235 West at Exit 123B: Interstate 35 North / Interstate 80 East - Minneapolis / Chicago. The final exits on I-235 West are numbered based on the mileage of Interstate 80, for whatever reason. (Photo taken 5/29/16). |
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Interstate 235 West at Exit 123A: Interstate 35 South - Kansas City. I-235 reaches its western terminus here, marked by the overhead END shield. (Photo taken 5/29/16). |
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The westbound lanes of Interstate 235 seamlessly merge into the westbound lanes of Interstate 80 just ahead. (Photo taken 5/29/16). |