I-80 (Interstate 80) Road Conditions
I-80 State Weather Links
I-80 Road Conditions for June 9, 2026
Overall I-80 summary: Active construction impacts are most specific and numerous in California, Wyoming, Nebraska, Illinois, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Verified ramp closures include Crystal Springs and Drum Forebay ramps in California, Yuba Gap westbound off-ramp in California, Chicago Street and Center Street/Meadow Avenue ramps in Joliet, Illinois, southbound I-55 to eastbound I-80 in Illinois, and I-80 westbound Ramp B to Route 940 in Pennsylvania.
I-80 California Road Conditions
- Eastbound I-80: Crystal Springs on- and off-ramps closed until further notice; detour eastbound to Baxter, then return westbound to Crystal Springs.
- Eastbound I-80: Drum Forebay on- and off-ramps closed until further notice; detour eastbound to the next available exit, then return westbound to Drum Forebay.
- Westbound I-80: Yuba Gap off-ramp closed until further notice; detour westbound to Emigrant Gap, then return eastbound to Yuba Gap.
- Westbound I-80 near Kingvale: around-the-clock lane closures through June 19 for Drum Forebay drainage restoration work.
I-80 Nevada Road Conditions
- No specific I-80 ramp closure or construction-location detail was listed in the accessible Nevada 511 summary reviewed.
I-80 Utah Road Conditions
- No specific I-80 ramp closure or construction-location detail was listed in the accessible UDOT roadwork summary reviewed.
I-80 Wyoming Road Conditions
- I-80 eastbound mileposts 240–248.1 near Elk Mountain: right lane closed for asphalt pavement work and bridge replacement.
- I-80 eastbound mileposts 199.05–210.98 between Creston Junction and Rawlins: mill-and-overlay work with 10-minute delays and stopped conditions.
- I-80 mileposts 382–393 between Cheyenne and Pine Bluffs: concrete slab repair, grinding, sealing, and bridge replacement; expect delays.
- I-80 mileposts 141–155 near Patrick Draw: milling, paving, bridge rehabilitation, and rest-area surfacing; construction zone speed limit 65 mph.
- I-80 mileposts 28.03–34.29 near Lyman: mill, overlay, traffic control, and structure work; expect delays.
- I-80 mileposts 88–91 near Green River: tunnel rehabilitation and lighting; head-to-head traffic in the eastbound tunnel, 35 mph speed limit, legal-width-only restriction.
- I-80 mileposts 4.5–6.25 near Evanston: left lane closed for bridge deck, approach slab, and bridge railing replacement.
- I-80 eastbound mileposts 106–107 near Rock Springs: left lane closed for road work.
- Eastbound I-80 Bitter Creek Rest Area near Patrick Draw, milepost 144.2: closed until further notice.
I-80 Nebraska Road Conditions
- I-80 near Kimball: construction work between 2 miles east of Kimball and 11 miles west of Sidney; 12-foot width limit.
- I-80 eastbound 6 miles west of Sidney: rest area closed.
- I-80 between Ogallala and 6 miles east of Ogallala: construction work; 65 mph speed limit and 11-foot width limit.
- I-80 between Paxton and 3 miles east of Paxton: long-term road construction; 12-foot width limit.
- I-80 from 4 to 14 miles east of Paxton: construction work; 65 mph speed limit and 12-foot width limit.
- I-80 between North Platte and 5 miles east of North Platte: construction work; 12-foot width limit and 65 mph speed limit.
- I-80 between 5 miles west of Gothenburg and Gothenburg: bridge construction; 12-foot width limit.
- I-80 between Cozad and 6 miles west of Lexington: long-term road construction; 11-foot width limit and 65 mph speed limit.
- I-80 between 4 miles west of Emerald and Lincoln: long-term road construction; 12-foot width limit and 55 mph speed limit.
- I-80 between 4 miles west of Melia and La Vista: nighttime construction work.
I-80 Iowa Road Conditions
- I-880 eastbound at the IA 191 entrance ramp: entrance ramp closed for road construction through August 27, 2026.
- I-880 westbound Exit 15 ramp to IA 191 north: exit ramp closed for road construction through August 27, 2026.
- I-880 between IA 191 and Exit 16: right lane closed for road construction with a 13-foot-6-inch width limit through August 27, 2026.
- I-880 eastbound between Exit 8/County Road L34 and Exit 16: right lane closed with a 13-foot-6-inch width limit through June 25, 2026.
- I-880 between Exit 0/I-29 and Exit 8/County Road L34: right shoulder closed through June 18, 2026.
I-80 Illinois Road Conditions
- Joliet, I-80 at Chicago Street: multiple ramps closed for interchange reconstruction through 2028.
- Joliet, I-80 at Center Street/Meadow Avenue: ramps to and from the interstate closed; Center Street/Meadow Avenue over I-80 closed between Wheeler Avenue and Morgan Street; reopening anticipated in late 2028.
- I-55/I-80 interchange: southbound I-55 to eastbound I-80 ramp closed, anticipated to reopen fall 2026.
- I-80 between Ridge Road and Wheeler Avenue: 12-mile work zone with traffic shifted, narrowed lanes, and closed shoulders.
I-80 Indiana Road Conditions
- No specific I-80 ramp closure or construction-location detail was listed in the accessible INDOT summary reviewed.
I-80 Ohio Road Conditions
- Trumbull County, I-80 eastbound just west of the Pennsylvania state line in Hubbard Township: various lane restrictions for a pavement replacement project.
- Mahoning County, I-76/I-80 between SR 11 and just west of the Ohio Turnpike: various lane closures for pavement repairs and resurfacing; estimated completion late October 2026.
I-80 Pennsylvania Road Conditions
- Mercer County, I-80 from the Ohio state line to mile marker 5: reconstruction with traffic pattern shifts, short-term lane closures, and temporary lane closures as needed.
- Mercer County, I-80 at Route 318 in Shenango Township: bridge replacement and widening as part of the I-80 reconstruction project.
- I-80 westbound Ramp B off-ramp to Route 940: closed as part of the I-80 Lehigh River Bridge Project; passenger detour uses Exit 274, SR 534, State Street/SR 940, and Church Street to return to I-80 at Exit 273.
- Centre County/Clearfield County area, I-80/I-99 High-Speed Interchange project near mile markers 161–163: ongoing interchange construction including new and rebuilt roadways and ramps, bridges, retaining walls, box culverts, drainage improvements, ITS devices, guide rail, lighting, and pavement markings.
I-80 New Jersey Road Conditions
- No specific current I-80 ramp closure or construction-location detail was listed in the accessible NJ 511 summary reviewed.
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.
