I-80 (Interstate 80) Road Conditions

I-80 Road Conditions for December 2, 2025

Interstate 80 in California and the Des Moines area of Iowa, multi-year reconstruction and head-to-head traffic zones in Nebraska, an extended construction segment in southern Wyoming, and a major reconstruction program through the Joliet / Will County corridor in Illinois. In other I-80 states, construction is more localized and day-to-day lane and ramp restrictions are posted on each state’s 511 or DOT traveler-information site.

I-80 California Road Conditions

  • San Francisco – Treasure Island eastbound off-ramp closed (long term):
    The I-80 eastbound off-ramp to Treasure Island / Yerba Buena Island is closed for long-term
    bridge construction from June 22, 2023 through December 31, 2026. Traffic to the island must
    use signed detours via the remaining open ramps and local roads.
  • Emigrant Gap – SR 20 and Yuba Gap eastbound ramps closed:
    In the Sierra Nevada near Emigrant Gap, the I-80 eastbound off-ramp to State Route 20 and
    the eastbound off-ramp to Yuba Gap are closed for ongoing bridge work under a long-term
    project scheduled to run into mid-December 2025.
  • Alta – Baxter eastbound on- and off-ramps closed:
    Near Alta, the I-80 eastbound off-ramp to Baxter and the eastbound on-ramp from Baxter
    remain closed for highway reconstruction, with the closure window extending through
    late 2025.
  • Davis to West Sacramento – corridor reconstruction:
    A multi-project pavement and bridge rehabilitation program between Davis and
    West Sacramento (including the Yolo Causeway and the I-80 / Business 80 junction)
    continues to operate as an active work zone, with recurring lane shifts, narrowed
    lanes, and periodic nighttime lane closures on both directions of I-80. Exact lane
    and ramp restrictions change by date and time and must be confirmed on the state’s
    real-time system.

Official California traveler information for I-80:
Caltrans QuickMap.

I-80 Nevada Road Conditions

  • Sparks to USA Parkway – future widening:
    Nevada DOT and FHWA have advanced design for a widening project between Vista Boulevard
    in Sparks and USA Parkway east of Reno. As of today, static sources do not list an
    active long-term lane or ramp closure on this I-80 segment; short-term construction
    closures will appear on Nevada’s real-time 511 map as work phases begin.

Official Nevada traveler information for I-80:
Nevada 511.

I-80 Utah Road Conditions

  • Lake Point / SR-36 interchange – auxiliary lane project:
    An ongoing project is adding an eastbound auxiliary lane on I-80 between the SR-36
    (Tooele / Lake Point) interchange and the I-80 / SR-201 junction, along with
    widening SR-36 northbound. This produces a recurring work zone near the SR-36 ramps
    and along eastbound I-80 east of Lake Point, with shifting lane closures and reduced
    shoulders.
  • Kimball Junction to US-40 – repaving completed for 2025 season:
    Repaving work between west of Kimball Junction and just east of US-40 was carried out
    during the 2025 season with overnight lane and ramp closures. That season’s mainline
    work is reported complete; any new short-term closures in this Summit County segment
    will be posted in real time.

Official Utah traveler information for I-80:
UDOT Traffic.

I-80 Wyoming Road Conditions

  • Patrick Draw to Wamsutter – eastbound mileposts 141–149:
    Wyoming DOT lists a long-term construction project on eastbound I-80 between about
    milepost 141 and milepost 149 (between Patrick Draw and Wamsutter), running from
    March 23, 2025 through October 30, 2026. Work includes milling and paving, bridge
    rehabilitation and rest-area resurfacing, with reduced speeds, lane shifts and
    potential delays through this eight-mile corridor.

Official Wyoming traveler information for I-80:
WYDOT 511.

I-80 Nebraska Road Conditions

  • Lexington to Kearney – head-to-head traffic and width restriction:
    Nebraska’s construction reports list long-term work on I-80 between approximately
    milepost 252 (east of Lexington) and Exit 267 (Kearney). Traffic is shifted into a
    head-to-head configuration with a 10-foot width limit, and this arrangement is
    scheduled to continue until roughly April 2026.
  • Overton Link to milepost 249 – lighting and electrical work:
    West of Lexington, between the Overton Link and about milepost 249, long-term
    lighting and electrical work creates an intermittently closed lane on I-80. Drivers
    can expect occasional lane drops through this segment.
  • North Platte – US-83 to Exit 179 construction:
    In the North Platte area, long-term work between the US-83 interchange and Exit 179
    involves electrical/lighting-related construction with intermittent lane closures
    reported on I-80.

Official Nebraska traveler information for I-80:
Nebraska 511.

I-80 Iowa Road Conditions

  • Dallas County – Grand Prairie Parkway to 60th Street widening:
    West of Des Moines, I-80 is being widened from four to six lanes between the
    Grand Prairie Parkway and 60th Street interchanges as a multi-year project through
    about 2027. This corridor includes updated ramps at Grand Prairie Parkway, Jordan
    Creek Parkway and 60th Street, with two lanes generally maintained in each direction
    but regular overnight lane closures and periodic ramp restrictions inside the work zone.
  • Clive / Urbandale – long-term Douglas Avenue ramp closures:
    As part of the Hickman Road Interchange project at the I-35 / I-80 beltway, the
    southbound I-35 / westbound I-80 Douglas Avenue on-ramps (both ramps) and the
    southbound Hickman Road off-ramp are closed beginning August 27, 2025, with the
    closure explicitly scheduled to last through the end of 2025.
  • Clive – University Avenue and Hickman Road ramp closures:
    Beginning September 3, 2025, the northbound I-35 / eastbound I-80 University Avenue
    on-ramp and the Hickman Road off-ramp at the same interchange are also under
    long-term closure, again “through the end of 2025.” These closures directly affect
    movements between I-35 / I-80 and University Avenue / Hickman Road on the northwest
    side of the Des Moines metro.

Official Iowa traveler information for I-80:
Iowa 511.

I-80 Illinois Road Conditions

  • Will County (Joliet corridor) – six-year reconstruction:
    Illinois is reconstructing about 16 miles of I-80 from Ridge Road in Minooka to
    US-30 in Joliet and New Lenox. The project includes rebuilding mainline I-80,
    replacing or rehabilitating over 30 bridges and modernizing multiple interchanges.
    Active work zones are concentrated between the Grundy County line and US-30, with
    lane shifts, narrow shoulders and recurring overnight lane closures.
  • Joliet / Rockdale – ramp and bridge work near Larkin Avenue and Center Street:
    2025 project alerts for the I-80 Will County corridor describe extended lane
    reductions on Larkin Avenue over I-80 through late 2025 and earlier closures of
    several I-80 ramps to and from southbound Larkin Avenue and Center Street while
    bridge and pavement reconstruction is underway. Day-to-day ramp status in this
    area is controlled by staged construction and must be confirmed using the corridor’s
    current traffic alerts or Illinois’ real-time traveler information.

Official Illinois traveler information for I-80:
Getting Around Illinois – Road Conditions
and the project site
I-80 Will County Corridor.

I-80 Indiana Road Conditions

  • Indiana Toll Road (I-80 / I-90) – routine maintenance:
    In Indiana, I-80 follows the Indiana Toll Road. Current static sources describe
    ongoing pavement, bridge and interchange maintenance handled through short-term
    contracts at changing locations rather than one continuous multi-year work zone.
    Specific lane and ramp restrictions are posted on the Toll Road’s traveler alerts
    and Indiana’s 511 system as they are scheduled.

Official Indiana traveler information for I-80:
Indiana 511
and
Indiana Toll Road travel alerts.

I-80 Ohio Road Conditions

  • Ohio Turnpike corridor – localized construction zones:
    In Ohio, most of I-80 runs along the Ohio Turnpike. ODOT and the Turnpike Commission
    schedule bridge repairs, resurfacing and interchange work in individual segments.
    Static summaries do not list a single long-term, continuous I-80 closure late in 2025;
    instead, lane and ramp closures appear as short-term restrictions near specific
    interchanges such as I-480, I-90 or I-76 and must be checked in real time.

Official Ohio traveler information for I-80:
Ohgo (ODOT real-time map).

I-80 Pennsylvania Road Conditions

  • Centre County – I-80 / I-99 high-speed interchange project:
    PennDOT is constructing a new high-speed interchange between I-80 and I-99 near
    Bellefonte / Route 26. Current stages focus on connecting roadways, but phases of
    the project can affect traffic patterns on I-80 near the future I-99 junction,
    including lane shifts and short-term ramp restrictions as bridges and approaches
    are built.
  • Monroe County – Exits 303–307 reconstruction in design:
    A multi-section reconstruction of I-80 between Exits 303 and 307 (in Monroe County)
    is in design and pre-construction. Long-term lane or ramp closures for that project
    are not yet listed as active for late 2025; any current day-to-day closures along
    I-80 in Pennsylvania must be obtained from real-time traveler information.

Official Pennsylvania traveler information for I-80:
511PA.

I-80 New Jersey Road Conditions

  • Wharton / Morris County – prior sinkhole repair zone near Exit 34:
    Early in 2025, emergency sinkhole repairs near Exit 34 in Wharton led to extended
    lane and ramp closures on I-80 eastbound and temporary shutdowns westbound while
    voids beneath the roadway were stabilized. Those repairs evolved into a targeted
    drilling and grouting program under the eastbound lanes. Static summaries now treat
    that work as largely complete; any continuing lane or ramp restrictions near Exit 34
    and adjacent interchanges are visible only on New Jersey’s real-time traffic tools.

Official New Jersey traveler information for I-80:
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.