I-80 (Interstate 80) Road Conditions
I-80 State Weather Links
I-80 Road Conditions for May 2, 2026
Summary: Current I-80 impacts are concentrated in California, Wyoming, Iowa, Illinois, Nebraska, and Pennsylvania. Key ramp closures include I-80/Middle Road Exit 301 in Bettendorf, IL I-80 Exit 7 at Cleveland Road, and multiple US 52/Chicago Street ramps at I-80 in Joliet. Major construction zones include California’s Donner Pass / 20-80 Junction area, Nebraska’s Omaha I-80 work near 50th Street to I-480, Illinois I-80 from Minooka to New Lenox, and Pennsylvania I-80 from the Ohio line to mile marker 5.
I-80 California Road Conditions
- Westbound I-80 at Kingvale / Soda Springs: reduced lanes at the 20/80 Junction; expect delays.
- Westbound I-80 near Truckee: reduced lanes at the 20/80 Junction; expect delays.
- Westbound I-80 near Eagle Lakes Road / 20/80 Junction: reduced lanes; expect delays.
I-80 Nevada Road Conditions
- No specific current I-80 ramp closure or road construction item was listed in the available Nevada 511 result.
I-80 Utah Road Conditions
- No specific current I-80 ramp closure or road construction item was listed in the available UDOT result.
I-80 Wyoming Road Conditions
- Eastbound I-80 near Walcott Junction, milepost 235: road damage; right lane blocked; expect delays.
- I-80 near Laramie, milepost 323: Summit Rest Area closed until further notice.
- Eastbound I-80 near Patrick Draw, milepost 144.2: Bitter Creek Rest Area closed until further notice.
I-80 Nebraska Road Conditions
- Omaha / Douglas County: I-80 construction from just west of the 50th Street bridges east to just west of the I-480 on-ramp bridges.
I-80 Iowa Road Conditions
- Bettendorf, I-80 Middle Road interchange, Exit 301: eastbound I-80 on-ramp at Middle Road closed for new eastbound I-80 bridge work.
- Bettendorf, I-80 Middle Road interchange, Exit 301: westbound I-80 on-ramp and left lane of westbound I-80 closed for bridge repairs; detour uses eastbound I-80 on-ramp to LeClaire, Exit 306, to access westbound I-80.
- West Des Moines, I-35/I-80: northbound I-35/eastbound I-80 entrance ramp at University Avenue and exit ramp at Hickman Road / US 6 remained part of a ramp reconstruction project update.
I-80 Illinois Road Conditions
- Colona, I-80 Exit 7: Cleveland Road ramp to eastbound I-80 closed.
- Colona, I-80 Exit 7: eastbound I-80 exit ramp to Cleveland Road closed.
- Joliet: US 52 westbound ramp to westbound I-80 closed.
- Joliet: US 52 ramp to eastbound I-80 closed.
- Joliet: eastbound I-80 exit ramp to northbound Chicago Street / US 52 / IL 53 closed.
- Joliet: westbound I-80 exit ramp to Chicago Street / US 52 / IL 53 closed.
- Minooka to New Lenox: I-80 reconstruction project covers 16 miles and includes rehabilitation of more than 30 bridges.
I-80 Indiana Road Conditions
- No specific current I-80 ramp closure or road construction item was listed in the available INDOT result.
I-80 Ohio Road Conditions
- No specific current I-80 ramp closure or road construction item was listed in the available OHGO result.
I-80 Pennsylvania Road Conditions
- Mercer County: I-80 reconstruction from the Ohio state line to mile marker 5.
- Shenango Township: bridge replacement and widening over Route 318 as part of the I-80 reconstruction project.
- Mercer County: westbound lane reconstruction and resurfacing from the I-376 interchange to the Shenango River Bridge.
- Mercer County: eastbound lane reconstruction and resurfacing from the Ohio state line to the Shenango River Bridge.
- Drivers should expect lane shifts, short-term lane closures, and delays in the I-80 work zone near the Ohio border.
I-80 New Jersey Road Conditions
- No specific current I-80 ramp closure or road construction item was listed in the available 511NJ result.
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.
