I-80 (Interstate 80) Road Conditions
I-80 State Weather Links
I-80 Road Conditions for May 22, 2026
Whole-route summary: Current I-80 construction and closure impacts are concentrated around the San Francisco Bay Area, West Reno, Salt Lake City, West Des Moines, Joliet/Rockdale, northeast Ohio, Pennsylvania, and northern New Jersey. Named ramp closures include El Portal Drive on I-80 in California, I-80/I-215 ramps near Salt Lake City, the Jordan Creek Parkway north entrance ramp to westbound I-80 in Iowa, and I-80 Exit 56B/Squirrelwood Road in New Jersey.
- California: Eastbound I-80 El Portal Drive on-ramp is closed overnight May 21-22 from 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Earlier same-week I-80 impacts included El Portal Drive westbound off-ramp, El Portal Drive eastbound off-ramp, westbound I-80 at Willow Avenue/SR-4 connector work, and I-980 to I-880 connector closures.
- Nevada: I-80 West Reno Improvements are active between West McCarran Boulevard and Keystone Avenue, with lane shifts, reduced lane widths, 55 mph speed limit, and moderate delays through the work zone.
- Utah: At the I-80/I-215 interchange near Salt Lake City International Airport, the southbound I-215 ramp to westbound I-80 and the eastbound I-80 ramp to southbound I-215 are closed for long-duration construction.
- Iowa: Jordan Creek Parkway north entrance ramp to westbound I-80 at Exit 121 in West Des Moines is closed until October 30, 2026.
- Illinois: Eastbound I-80 has a right-lane closure in the Joliet/Rockdale area.
- Ohio: I-76/I-80 between SR 11 and just west of the Ohio Turnpike has shoulder closures for pavement repairs.
- Pennsylvania: I-80 reconstruction is active from the Ohio state line to mile marker 5, and the I-80 Lehigh River Bridge Project has a traffic switch with Ramp B closure.
- New Jersey: I-80 eastbound Exit 56B ramp to Squirrelwood Road in Woodland Park is closed until June 1, 2026; additional overnight I-80 westbound ramp work is listed at Exit 47A/I-280 and Exit 48/Hook Mountain Road for the May 21-22 overnight period.
I-80 California Road Conditions
Caltrans QuickMap | Caltrans Lane Closure Reports
- Richmond/San Pablo area: Fiber optic infrastructure installation is active along I-80.
- El Portal Drive, westbound I-80 off-ramp: Closed May 19-20 from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM.
- El Portal Drive, eastbound I-80 off-ramp: Closed May 20-21 from 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM.
- El Portal Drive, eastbound I-80 on-ramp: Closed May 21-22 from 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM.
- Westbound I-80 at Willow Avenue and SR-4 connector: Lane and connector closures were scheduled May 17-18 from 11:00 PM to 4:00 AM.
- I-980 to I-880 connector: Connector closure May 19-22 from 12:00 AM to 5:00 AM, with ramp closures affecting connector access.
I-80 Nevada Road Conditions
Nevada 511 / NV Roads | NDOT I-80 West Reno Improvements
- West Reno, West McCarran Boulevard to Keystone Avenue: I-80 reconstruction and improvement project is active through mid-2026.
- West Reno work zone: Lanes are shifted and narrowed 24/7, speed is reduced to 55 mph, and moderate travel delays are expected.
- Ramp closures: The project notice lists intermittent ramp and road closures, but no named I-80 ramp closure for May 22 was listed in the available NDOT project details.
I-80 Utah Road Conditions
UDOT Traffic | UDOT Construction Impacts
- Salt Lake City, I-80/I-215 interchange near Salt Lake City International Airport: Major ramp closures are active for I-215 West corridor bridge work.
- Southbound I-215 ramp to westbound I-80: Closed starting April 26 at 7:00 PM for up to 45 days.
- Eastbound I-80 ramp to southbound I-215: Closed starting April 26 at 7:00 PM for up to 45 days.
- Nearby I-215/California Avenue ramps: On- and off-ramps from I-215 to California Avenue were listed as closed until mid-May.
- Redwood Road to southbound I-215: Listed as closed through early June.
- Redwood Road to northbound I-215: Listed as closed until July 2027.
I-80 Wyoming Road Conditions
WYDOT 511 | WYDOT I-80 Route Report
- I-80 statewide: WYDOT’s route report is the current source for I-80 advisories, closures, and construction restrictions.
- Ramp closures: No named current I-80 ramp closure was found in the available WYDOT I-80 route report text.
- Construction details: No specific I-80 construction location was listed in the available WYDOT I-80 route report text. A separate WYDOT district comment listed WY210 near Cheyenne with no oversized loads and a 10-foot width restriction, but that is not on I-80.
I-80 Nebraska Road Conditions
Nebraska 511 | Nebraska DOT Projects
- I-80 statewide: Nebraska 511 is the current source for I-80 incidents, roadwork, and construction reports.
- Ramp closures: No named current I-80 ramp closure was found in the available Nebraska 511 text results.
- Construction details: No specific current I-80 construction location for May 22 was found in the available Nebraska 511 text results.
I-80 Iowa Road Conditions
Iowa 511 | Iowa DOT 511 Information
- West Des Moines, I-80 at Jordan Creek Parkway interchange, Exit 121: Construction work is active on westbound I-80.
- Jordan Creek Parkway north entrance ramp to westbound I-80: Closed beginning April 14 at 5:00 AM and scheduled to remain closed until October 30, 2026.
- I-880 near IA 191, Pottawattamie County: Iowa 511 lists upcoming June 1 ramp and lane closures on I-880, but these are not current May 22 I-80 closures.
I-80 Illinois Road Conditions
Getting Around Illinois | Illinois Road Construction Map
- Joliet/Rockdale area: Eastbound I-80 has a right-lane closure connected to emergency lane work.
- I-80 corridor, Joliet area: Long-term I-80 reconstruction work continues in the corridor, including bridge and pavement work.
- Ramp closures: No named current I-80 ramp closure for May 22 was found in the available Illinois DOT text results.
I-80 Indiana Road Conditions
INDOT Trafficwise | Indiana Toll Road
- I-80/I-90 Indiana Toll Road: INDOT Trafficwise and the Indiana Toll Road are the current sources for I-80/I-90 traffic and construction reports.
- Ramp closures: No named current I-80/I-90 ramp closure for May 22 was found in the available INDOT Trafficwise text results.
- Construction details: No specific current I-80/I-90 construction location for May 22 was found in the available INDOT Trafficwise text results.
I-80 Ohio Road Conditions
OHGO | Ohio Turnpike Construction Zones
- Mahoning County, I-76/I-80 between SR 11 and just west of the Ohio Turnpike: Various shoulder closures are in place for pavement repairs, with completion estimated for late October 2026.
- Ohio Turnpike: Active construction zones are posted through the Ohio Turnpike construction page and OHGO.
- Ramp closures: No named current I-80/Ohio Turnpike ramp closure for May 22 was found in the available Ohio Turnpike and OHGO text results.
I-80 Pennsylvania Road Conditions
511PA | PennDOT I-80 Reconstruction Projects
- Mercer County, Ohio state line to mile marker 5: I-80 reconstruction is active from the Ohio line to mile marker 5.
- Mercer County I-80 reconstruction work: Work includes milling, asphalt and concrete paving, concrete patching, drainage improvements, guiderail upgrades, right-of-way fencing, concrete curbing, topsoil, seeding/mulching, highway lighting, signing, highway markers, line painting, and permanent digital message boards.
- I-80 Lehigh River Bridge Project: PennDOT listed a traffic switch to Stage 2 and closure of Ramp B as part of the ongoing project.
- Ramp closures: Ramp B is the named I-80 project ramp closure in the available PennDOT project notice.
I-80 New Jersey Road Conditions
- Woodland Park, I-80 eastbound Exit 56B to Squirrelwood Road: Exit ramp is closed for construction until 3:00 PM on June 1, 2026. The closure is for Exit 56B only.
- Parsippany-Troy Hills Township, I-80 westbound at Exit 47A/I-280: Roadwork listed May 21 at 11:00 PM through May 22 at 5:00 AM, affecting the ramp.
- Montville Township, I-80 westbound at Exit 48/Hook Mountain Road: Roadwork listed May 21 at 11:00 PM through May 22 at 5:00 AM, affecting the ramp.
- Montville Township, I-80 westbound east of Exit 47A/I-280: Left lane closed May 21 at 8:00 PM through May 22 at 5:00 AM.
- Parsippany-Troy Hills Township, I-80 eastbound west of Exit 42/US 202-Littleton Road: Continuous right-shoulder closure from April 10 through September 26, 2026.
- Denville Township, I-80 westbound west of Exit 38/US 46: Continuous right-shoulder closure from April 10 through December 31, 2026.
- Parsippany-Troy Hills Township, I-80 westbound west of Exit 45/CR 637-Beverwyck Road: Continuous right-shoulder closure in the local lane from April 9 through December 31, 2026.
- Fairfield Township, I-80 westbound east of Exit 47A/I-280: Continuous right-shoulder closure from April 8 through December 31, 2026.
- Wayne Township, I-80 westbound west of Exit 53/NJ 23-US 46: Continuous right-shoulder closure from April 7 through December 31, 2026.
- Wayne Township, I-80 eastbound east of Exit 53/NJ 23-US 46: Continuous right-shoulder closure from April 6 through December 31, 2026.
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.
