I-80 (Interstate 80) Road Conditions
I-80 State Weather Links
I-80 Road Conditions for April 9, 2026
I-80 is mostly open across the corridor today, but there are several active work zones and a few specific closure points to watch. The most concrete impacts are: eastbound road damage with the right lane blocked between Elk Mountain and Arlington in Wyoming; extended bridge and interchange work west of Reno in Nevada; major ramp closures from Redwood Road to westbound I-80 and both directions of I-215 in Salt Lake County, Utah; long strings of lane closures and width restrictions across Nebraska from Omaha to Kimball; overnight I-80 closures and traffic reconfiguration work in the Des Moines/West Des Moines area in Iowa; a closed connection from northbound Ripley Street to the westbound I-80/94 entrance in Lake Station, Indiana; lane restrictions near the Pennsylvania state line in Ohio; and an eastbound rest-area closure plus ongoing preservation work near White Haven in Pennsylvania.
- Most significant ramp closures: Redwood Road to westbound I-80 in Salt Lake County, Utah; eastbound Crystal Springs Road and Drum Forebay on- and off-ramps in Placer County, California; northbound Ripley Street connection to the westbound I-80/94 entrance in Lake Station, Indiana.
- Most significant corridor construction: west Reno bridge replacement work on I-80 between exits 4 and 7 in Nevada; Monte Vista pavement rehabilitation between Dutch Flat/Monte Vista and Drum Forebay in California; long-term reconstruction and resurfacing segments across Nebraska; active nighttime closure sequences near the Southwest Mixmaster and De Soto in Iowa.
- Most significant lane restriction outside work zones: eastbound right lane blocked between Elk Mountain and Arlington at milepost 246 in Wyoming.
I-80 California Road Conditions
Two active California I-80 work areas stand out today. In Placer County, the Monte Vista Pavement Rehabilitation Project is active between Dutch Flat/Monte Vista and Drum Forebay, with around-the-clock lane closures in both directions through April 17 for temporary barrier placement, lane shifts, and striping. The eastbound Crystal Springs Road (Exit 148A) on- and off-ramps are closed, and the eastbound Drum Forebay (Exit 150) on- and off-ramps are also closed while crews rebuild the ramps for the new eastbound truck climbing lane. In Solano County, nightly closures continue through the morning of April 10 at multiple Vallejo and Fairfield locations, including the eastbound I-80 on-ramp from Magazine Street, the westbound I-80 connector on-ramp from I-780, the westbound I-80 on-ramp from Solano Avenue, the westbound I-80 off-ramp from Tennessee Street, the westbound I-80 on-ramp from SR 37, the westbound I-80 off-ramp to Columbus Parkway, and the eastbound I-80 off-ramp to southbound I-680 in Fairfield.
California QuickMap | Caltrans Travel
I-80 Nevada Road Conditions
West of Reno, a major NDOT bridge replacement project is active between I-80 exits 4 and 7, from Mae Anne Avenue to Boomtown. Through today’s first-week setup period, traffic is shifted, barriers are being installed, and lanes can drop to one lane in each direction overnight from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. From mid-April forward, traffic shifts and crossovers will remain in place at the Mae Anne Avenue overpass and in the Mogul area, with reduced 55 mph speeds and intermittent side-street and brief interstate detours. A second west Reno project remains active between McCarran Boulevard and Keystone Avenue, where lanes are narrowed and shifted 24/7, speeds are reduced to 55 mph, and intermittent overnight closures can affect the west McCarran Boulevard and Keystone Avenue ramps to I-80 between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m.
I-80 Utah Road Conditions
The biggest I-80 impact in Utah today is at the I-80/I-215 interchange in Salt Lake County. Beginning April 6, the ramps from Redwood Road to westbound I-80, southbound I-215, and northbound I-215 were closed for approximately 30 days as part of bridge deck replacement work under the I-215 West Improved project. This spring and summer, every ramp within the I-80 and I-215 interchange is scheduled to close at different times, with overlapping closures possible and most closures lasting about 20 to 40 days.
UDOT Traffic | UDOT Project Update
I-80 Wyoming Road Conditions
The clearest current I-80 issue in Wyoming is eastbound between Elk Mountain and Arlington at milepost 246, where WYDOT reports road damage and the right lane blocked. Traffic is still moving, but that segment is not full-width and requires caution.
I-80 Nebraska Road Conditions
Nebraska has the heaviest concentration of active I-80 construction today. Verified segments include: between NE-50 near La Vista and Exit 451/42nd Street in Omaha with nightly pavement repair and patching work and various lane closures; westbound between NW 48th Street near Lincoln and NE-103 with a 10-foot width restriction; eastbound from NE-103 to the West O Street Link near Lincoln with a 12-foot width restriction; westbound near mile marker 307 to Alda Link west of Grand Island with intermittent nighttime lane closures; both directions from mile marker 299 to Exit 312 near Grand Island/Hastings with a 12-foot width restriction; both directions from mile marker 229 to 232 west of Lexington with the left lane closed both directions; both directions from mile marker 219 near Cozad to Exit 231/Darr with intermittent lane closures and an 11-foot width restriction; westbound mile markers 203 to 200 west of Gothenburg with the left lane closed for bridge work; eastbound mile markers 200 to 203 west of Gothenburg reduced to one lane; both directions mile markers 174 to 186 east of North Platte with alternating lane closures and a 12-foot width restriction; both directions mile markers 150 to 162 east of Paxton with intermittent lane closures; and eastbound near Ogallala to Roscoe with the right lane closed ahead of a traffic crossover beginning April 13.
I-80 Iowa Road Conditions
Iowa’s main I-80 impacts today are in the Des Moines/West Des Moines corridor and near De Soto. Westbound I-80 from the Southwest Mixmaster to Grand Prairie Parkway is in a nighttime closure sequence beginning April 8 so crews can reconfigure traffic lanes; the closure window tonight is 8:30 p.m. April 9 to 5 a.m. April 10. Eastbound I-80 between Grand Prairie Parkway (Exit 118) and the I-80/I-35/I-235 Southwest Mixmaster is also in an overnight closure pattern tied to the same work. Near De Soto, nighttime maintenance work continues this week with lane closures in both directions. East of the metro, the Hickman Road/U.S. 6 interchange project also affects the I-35/I-80 corridor, including eastbound I-80 overnight closure activity tied to bridge demolition work.
I-80 Illinois Road Conditions
I-80 in Will County remains in long-running reconstruction through the Ridge Road to U.S. 30 corridor in Minooka, Channahon, Shorewood, Rockdale, Joliet, and New Lenox. The active corridor work includes interchange rebuilding and bridge rehabilitation tied to the multi-year I-80 modernization program, with current field conditions managed on the state live construction map. No separate I-80 ramp-specific closure for April 9 surfaced in the official indexed Illinois pages beyond the live map and project corridor information.
Getting Around Illinois Road Construction | IDOT I-80 Corridor Project
I-80 Indiana Road Conditions
The clearest verified Indiana I-80 impact today is in Lake Station: the northbound Ripley Street connection to the westbound I-80/94 entrance ramp is closed for roadwork between I-80/US 6 and Hobart Road. This is a ramp-specific closure affecting access to westbound I-80/94 in the Borman corridor.
INDOT Trafficwise | INDOT Restrictions/Closings
I-80 Ohio Road Conditions
Ohio’s I-80 impacts today are concentrated in the far northeast. In Hubbard Township near the Pennsylvania line, I-80 eastbound has various lane restrictions for a pavement replacement project being overseen from the Pennsylvania side. In the same general area, the pedestrian bridge over I-80 just east of U.S. 422 is closed through April 13, with the pedestrian detour using Maple Avenue, U.S. 422, and Morris Avenue. No separate I-80 ramp closure was surfaced in the official Ohio pages reviewed today.
OHGO | ODOT Traffic Advisories
I-80 Pennsylvania Road Conditions
Pennsylvania has both active corridor work and a facility closure affecting I-80 travelers. The eastbound rest area at mile marker 219 in Montour County is closed for facility maintenance. In Luzerne County, PennDOT’s active I-80 concrete preservation work covers eastbound I-80 from one mile west of Exit 292 (SR 309) to Exit 292, and from the roadside rest area to the Luzerne/Carbon County line near White Haven. In Monroe County, a separate resurfacing and preservation project covers I-80 from the I-380 interchange to Bartonsville and includes the Scotrun and Tannersville interchanges.
511PA | PennDOT Construction Map
I-80 New Jersey Road Conditions
New Jersey’s official live I-80 information is on the 511NJ traffic map. No current I-80 ramp-specific closure or construction event with April 9 detail surfaced in the indexed official New Jersey pages reviewed today, so the live map is the best source for any same-day lane, shoulder, or ramp changes on the New Jersey segment.
I-80 Road Conditions Overview
In the western mountain states on I-80 (CA, NV, UT, WY), winter brings heavy snowfall, chain/traction requirements, high-wind restrictions, and occasional multi-day closures—especially over Sierra Nevada passes, the Bonneville Salt Flats, Parley’s Canyon, and the Continental Divide. On I-80 in the Great Plains (NE, IA), blizzards and drifting snow can trigger short-term closures or “travel not advised” alerts, but the flat terrain lets plows clear the road quickly.
In the Midwest (IL, IN, OH), lake-effect snow and ice storms may cause brief whiteouts or crash-related stoppages, yet dense populations ensure fast reopenings. In the Northeast (PA, NJ), forested highlands and sudden snow squalls can lead to pileups and occasional shutdowns, while heavy commuter traffic around Philadelphia and New York keeps speeds down year-round.
Regional Hazards Along I-80
Nearly 2,900 miles coast-to-coast through 11 states
Mountain West:
Heavy winter snow (e.g. Donner Summit averages 30 ft/year)
Temporary closures or chain requirements
High Plains (WY, NE):
Blizzard conditions, fierce crosswinds
Ground blizzards and whiteouts
Great Lakes Corridor (IN, OH, PA):
Sudden lake-effect snow squalls
Visibility can drop to near zero
Midwest Summers:
Severe thunderstorms with heavy rain, hail, occasional tornadoes
These regional hazards highlight how wildly conditions can change along I-80. From deep snowpack in the Sierra Nevada to blizzard-driven whiteouts on the high plains, each segment demands awareness of its local perils. Summer storms in the Midwest add another layer of unpredictability, making I-80 a corridor of many faces.
I-80 Mountain Passes and Rock-Slide Areas
Crosses several high passes: Donner Summit (CA), Parley’s Summit (UT), Wyoming plateaus, Pennsylvania highlands
Winter challenges: steep climbs, icy surfaces, chain controls
Year-round risks: fog, high-wind gusts
Rock/mudslides: hillside cuts can block lanes after rain or freeze-thaw
Mountain segments of I-80 pack in elevation changes and geological hazards. Steep grades and narrow canyons make these stretches prone to snow buildup and sudden rockfalls. Even in summer, fog or gusty winds can catch drivers off-guard, underscoring the need for vigilance on these high-altitude sections.
