I-80 (Interstate 80) Road Conditions
I-80 State Weather Links
I-80 Road Conditions for April 6, 2026
I-80 is mostly passable today, with the most significant verified issues in Wyoming, Nebraska, Iowa, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio. The most notable items are eastbound lane-blocking road damage between Elk Mountain and Arlington/Walcott Junction in Wyoming, multiple long-term construction zones and exit-area work across Nebraska, weekday construction impacts near Davenport and west of Altoona in Iowa, an eastbound shoulder closure and the closed Exit 56B ramp to northbound Squirrelwood Road in Woodland Park, New Jersey, a westbound lane restriction near White Haven plus the eastbound Montour County rest area closure in Pennsylvania, current I-80 corridor reconstruction work around Joliet/Chicago Street in Illinois, a northbound Ripley Street connection closure affecting the westbound I-80/94 entrance in Lake Station, Indiana, and active Ohio Turnpike/ODOT work zones with lane-and-shoulder impacts in northeast Ohio.
- Wyoming: Eastbound right lane blocked for road damage between Elk Mountain and Arlington at milepost 246, and between Elk Mountain and Walcott Junction at milepost 235; additional construction impacts between Creston Junction and Rawlins, Patrick Draw, and the Green River tunnels.
- Nebraska: Verified work zones include 5 to 13 miles west of Gothenburg, between Cozad and 6 miles west of Lexington, near Cozad, 5 to 6 miles west of Lexington, 3 to 14 miles west of Grand Island, between 9 miles east of Goehner and Lincoln, plus westbound work at the North Platte weigh-station exit and maintenance at the westbound exit ramp to NE 63.
- Iowa: Verified construction impacts include eastbound shoulder work at the I-280 westbound ramp near Davenport through April 15, 2026, and westbound left-shoulder closure between Exit 141 near Altoona and I-235 near Ankeny through April 30, 2026.
- Illinois: Verified I-80 rebuilding activity is centered in the Joliet corridor, including the Chicago Street interchange area and the broader Ridge Road-to-U.S. 30 reconstruction zone.
- Indiana: Verified ramp-related work affecting I-80/94 is the northbound Ripley Street to westbound I-80/94 entrance ramp closure in Lake Station.
- Ohio: Verified active I-80 impacts include Ohio Turnpike work zones and ODOT lane/shoulder closures tied to the westbound I-80 truck parking project just west of the Pennsylvania line in Hubbard Township.
- Pennsylvania: Verified westbound lane restriction between Exit 274 (PA 534) and Exit 273 (PA 940/PA 437) near White Haven, plus the eastbound I-80 rest area at mile marker 219 in Montour County is closed.
- New Jersey: Verified I-80 eastbound right-shoulder closure east of Exit 56 (Squirrelwood Road) in Woodland Park today, and the eastbound Exit 56B ramp to northbound Squirrelwood Road remains closed.
I-80 California Road Conditions
No verified route-specific I-80 ramp closure or construction item was surfaced in the official Caltrans QuickMap snippet at this update. Live statewide lane-closure and incident details are available here: Caltrans QuickMap.
I-80 Nevada Road Conditions
Nevada 511 showed no advisories at this update. Use the official Nevada traveler pages for live I-80 event and road-condition details: Nevada 511 | Nevada 511 Road Conditions.
I-80 Utah Road Conditions
No verified route-specific I-80 ramp closure or construction item was surfaced in the official UDOT snippet at this update. Live statewide roadwork and traffic-event details are available here: UDOT Traffic | UDOT Roadwork.
I-80 Wyoming Road Conditions
Wyoming has the heaviest verified I-80 impacts today. Eastbound road damage has the right lane blocked between Elk Mountain and Arlington at milepost 246 and between Elk Mountain and Walcott Junction at milepost 235. Active construction also includes eastbound milling and overlay work between Creston Junction and Rawlins at mileposts 199.05 to 210.98 with 10-minute delays and stopped conditions; the Patrick Draw project from mileposts 141 to 155 with paving, bridge rehab, rest-area surfacing, traffic control, a 65 MPH construction speed zone, and delays; and Green River tunnel rehabilitation between mileposts 88 and 91 where traffic is running head-to-head in the eastbound tunnel at 35 MPH with legal-width-only traffic. Official page: WYDOT I-80 Route Conditions.
I-80 Nebraska Road Conditions
Nebraska 511 showed multiple active I-80 work zones. Verified items include road construction in both directions 5 to 13 miles west of Gothenburg; long-term construction between Cozad and 6 miles west of Lexington; westbound construction near Cozad; westbound construction 5 to 6 miles west of Lexington; road construction in both directions 3 to 14 miles west of Grand Island; long-term construction between 9 miles east of Goehner and Lincoln with a 10-foot width limit and 55 MPH traffic control; westbound construction work at the weigh-station exit near North Platte; and westbound maintenance operations at the exit ramp to NE 63. Official page: Nebraska 511 I-80.
I-80 Iowa Road Conditions
Verified Iowa 511 impacts on I-80 include eastbound shoulder work at the ramp from I-280 westbound near Davenport from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM weekdays through April 15, 2026, marked as an intermittent shoulder-closure construction zone. Another verified work zone is the westbound left-shoulder closure between Exit 141 near Altoona and I-235 near Ankeny through April 30, 2026 because of road construction and changing traffic patterns. Official page: Iowa 511.
I-80 Illinois Road Conditions
The verified I-80 construction focus in Illinois is the major rebuilding corridor from Ridge Road in Minooka to U.S. 30 in Joliet and New Lenox, with current work centered around the Chicago Street interchange area in Joliet. For live closure mapping and current project traffic impacts, use: IDOT Road Closures | Getting Around Illinois Road Construction.
I-80 Indiana Road Conditions
The verified ramp-specific impact affecting Indiana’s I-80 corridor 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. Official pages: INDOT Trafficwise | INDOT Restrictions & Closings.
I-80 Ohio Road Conditions
Ohio’s verified I-80 impacts are construction-related. The Ohio Turnpike remains under active capital work zones, and ODOT lists westbound I-80 lane-and-shoulder closures tied to the Interstate 80 truck parking facility project just west of the Ohio/Pennsylvania state line in Hubbard Township, Trumbull County. Official pages: OHGO | Ohio Turnpike Construction.
I-80 Pennsylvania Road Conditions
Verified Pennsylvania impacts include roadwork on I-80 westbound between 0.2 miles west of Exit 274 (PA 534, Hickory Run State Park) and 0.9 miles west of Exit 273 (PA 940/PA 437, White Haven/Freeland), where there is a lane restriction. Also, the eastbound I-80 rest area at mile marker 219 in Montour County is closed for facility maintenance. Official pages: 511PA | 511PA Advisories.
I-80 New Jersey Road Conditions
Verified New Jersey impacts are in Woodland Park/West Paterson. Today, I-80 eastbound has a right-shoulder closure east of Exit 56 (Squirrelwood Road) from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. In the same area, the I-80 eastbound Exit 56B ramp to northbound Squirrelwood Road remains closed as a construction closure. Official pages: 511NJ | 511NJ Traffic Map.
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.
