I-80 (Interstate 80) Road Conditions

I-80 Road Conditions for December 12, 2025

Corridor summary: The most recent published multi-state I-80 construction / ramp-closure digest available at the time of this update is dated December 11, 2025. The items below reflect that latest posted status (many are long-term projects/closures described as “until further notice” or multi-year work). For any changes since that posting, use the state DOT/511 links included in each section.

  • Notable ramp closures (long-term): Baxter ramps (CA); Yuba Gap ramps and the EB off-ramp to SR-20 (CA); a long-term ramp movement closure tied to the US-6/SR-51 bridge/interchange work over I-80/94 (IN).
  • Major work zones (multi-week / multi-year): Monte Vista–Drum Forebay pavement rehab (CA); Vista Blvd–USA Pkwy nighttime lane closures (NV); SR-36/SR-201 auxiliary-lane project (UT); Patrick Draw–Wamsutter reconstruction (WY); multiple reconstruction segments across I-80 in Nebraska (NE); Des Moines “Southwest Mixmaster” to IA-141 staging with overnight closures on scheduled nights (IA); Will County I-80 rebuild and interchange work (IL); Ohio Turnpike construction program segments (OH); Exits 256–242 westbound daytime restrictions (PA) and Ohio-line reconstruction (PA).

I-80 California Road Conditions

  • Baxter (Placer County): I-80 on- and off-ramps at Baxter in both directions are listed as closed (Monte Vista Pavement Rehabilitation Project). Detour: EB traffic for Baxter continues to Drum Forebay and returns WB to reach Baxter.
  • Yuba Gap / SR-20 (Nevada County): Yuba Gap on- and off-ramps (EB/WB) plus the eastbound I-80 off-ramp to SR-20 are listed as closed “until further notice” (Yuba Pass Separation Overhead Bridge project). Detour: exit at Eagle Lakes Road and return WB to access SR-20 or Yuba Gap.
  • Monte Vista–Drum Forebay (Placer County): Around-the-clock lane and ramp closures with lane reductions/shifts through the work zone.
  • Vallejo (Solano County) – Tennessee St / SR-29 / I-780 area: Recurring daytime ramp-lane closures affecting WB I-80 ramps serving Tennessee Street, with possible short ramp restrictions at the nearby SR-29 (Arkansas St) ramps and the I-780 eastbound off-ramp to Glen Cove Road.

Links: Caltrans QuickMap · Caltrans Road Conditions · California 511

I-80 Nevada Road Conditions

  • Sparks area (Washoe & Storey Counties): Nightly single-lane closures listed between Vista Boulevard and SR-439 / USA Parkway in both directions. Lane reductions may shift across segments that include the Vista Blvd, Lockwood, Mustang, Patrick/Waltham Way, and USA Parkway interchange areas.

Links: Nevada 511 (NVRoads)

I-80 Utah Road Conditions

  • Tooele County – SR-36 to SR-201: Eastbound auxiliary-lane project listed with nighttime lane closures on EB I-80 and daytime lane/shoulder restrictions along SR-36 at the I-80 ramps.
  • Summit County – Kimball Junction to US-40: Repaving/bridge finishing work listed with intermittent nighttime lane reductions and brief ramp closures at Kimball Junction and Silver Creek/US-40.

Links: UDOT Traffic (Utah 511) · UDOT Project Information

I-80 Wyoming Road Conditions

  • Sweetwater County – Patrick Draw to Wamsutter (approx. MP 141–155): Long-term reconstruction listed with head-to-head traffic configurations in segments, lane closures, reduced work-zone speeds, and width restrictions. A westbound rest area in this stretch is noted as impacted by construction staging.

Links: WYDOT 511

I-80 Nebraska Road Conditions

  • Omaha metro (Douglas & Sarpy Counties) – Q St to Giles Rd: Bridge repair / widening work listed with ongoing lane closures and nighttime operations.
  • Sarpy County – N-50 / 144th St interchange area: Minor nighttime work listed with short-term lane closures near the interchange.
  • Buffalo County – Dawson County Line to Odessa: Reconstruction listed between the Dawson County line and Odessa, including ramp reconstruction at the Elm Creek–Holdrege interchange (Exit 257), with remaining lane closures for finishing work.
  • Keith County – Ogallala to Roscoe (approx. MP 125–133): Rebuild listed with shifting work zones, lane closures, and width restrictions; separate work noted at the Ogallala westbound rest area (new building/expanded parking).
  • Lancaster & Seward Counties – Pleasant Dale to NW 56th St (Exit 388 area): Modernization/widening listed with active lane closures and ramp work at the Nebraska Hwy 103 / NW 154th St / NW 56th St interchange.

Links: Nebraska 511

I-80 Iowa Road Conditions

  • Des Moines metro – Southwest Mixmaster (I-80/I-35/I-235) to Iowa 141: Interchange reconstruction listed with staged work that has included overnight full closures of NB/SB I-80/I-35 between the Mixmaster and IA-141 on scheduled nights (with signed detours via I-235, 100th Street, and NW Urbandale Drive). Ongoing lane shifts and additional overnight lane/ramp closures are expected as staging advances.
  • Additional Des Moines-area interchanges: Separate projects listed near Grand Prairie Parkway (Exit 118), Jordan Creek Parkway (Exit 121), and the I-80/US-65 interchange (Altoona) using overnight lane and ramp closures on specific dates.

Links: Iowa 511 · Des Moines Interstate Projects (Iowa DOT)

I-80 Illinois Road Conditions

  • Will County – Ridge Rd (Minooka) to US-30 (Joliet/New Lenox): Multi-year reconstruction listed with lane shifts and reduced shoulders across multiple segments as bridges are rehabilitated/replaced.
  • Larkin Ave (IL-7) interchange (Joliet/Rockdale): Work listed with staged ramp closures and lane restrictions on Larkin Ave between McDonough St and Meadow Ave; detours may route via Houbolt Road and Jefferson Street depending on the active stage.
  • Center St / Meadow Ave interchange (Joliet): Reconstruction listed entering a long-term closure phase with ramp movements changing by stage (consult the links below for the current stage map/ramp status).

Links: IDOT Getting Around Illinois · I-80 Will County Project Alerts

I-80 Indiana Road Conditions

  • Lake Station – US-6 / SR-51 over I-80/94: Bridge/interchange reconstruction listed with a key ramp movement from US-6/SR-51 toward eastbound I-80/94 described as closed long-term for bridge work; additional ramps noted as reconfigured/removed with signed detours and a new intersection south of the bridge supporting access to EB I-80/94.
  • Illinois state line to I-65 (Northwest Indiana): Recurring short-duration lane and shoulder closures listed through multiple interchanges (often overnight/off-peak).

Links: Indiana 511 (INDOT TrafficWise)

I-80 Ohio Road Conditions

  • Ohio Turnpike (Toledo to Youngstown): Ongoing construction program listed with pavement replacement/resurfacing and bridge projects across several counties. Typical impacts include lane closures, narrowed shoulders, and reduced speeds (while generally maintaining two lanes each direction).
  • Ramp closures: A previously long-term westbound ramp closure at Toll Plaza 152 (North Olmsted / Cleveland area) is noted as ended; remaining ramp restrictions are described as shorter-term and shown on the live maps below.

Links: Ohio Turnpike Construction Zones · OHGO (ODOT)

I-80 Pennsylvania Road Conditions

  • Luzerne & Columbia Counties – WB Exits 256 (Nescopeck/Conyngham) to 242 (Mifflinville/Mainville): Daytime paving project listed with WB lane restrictions and rolling closures as operations move along the segment.
  • Mercer County – Ohio line to approx. MP 5: Multi-year reconstruction listed with long-term lane shifts, lane closures in both directions, reduced speeds, and possible width restrictions.

Links: 511PA

I-80 New Jersey Road Conditions

  • Wharton – Exit 34 (NJ-15), Morris County: Prior sinkhole-related long-duration closures are noted as completed with mainline lanes operating. No new long-duration I-80 mainline or ramp closures are listed in that segment in the latest digest; any current restrictions are described as short-term maintenance or incident response and may change frequently.

Links: 511NJ

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.