I-80 (Interstate 80) Road Conditions
I-80 State Weather Links
I-80 Road Conditions for May 4, 2026
I-80 Summary Road Conditions
- Key ramp closures today include I-80/I-215 ramps near Salt Lake City International Airport, I-80 Exit 301 ramps at Middle Road in Bettendorf, I-80 Exit 7 ramps at Cleveland Road in Colona, multiple I-80/Chicago Street ramps in Joliet, and I-80 eastbound Exit 30 to Howard Boulevard in Mount Arlington.
- Major construction impacts include I-80 near Donner Pass/20-80 Junction in California, I-80 mile marker 427 to 442 in Nebraska, I-80 from Ridge Road in Minooka to U.S. 30 in Joliet/New Lenox, and I-80 from the Ohio state line to mile marker 5 in Mercer County, Pennsylvania.
- Wyoming has an eastbound right-lane blockage near Walcott Junction at milepost 235 from road damage.
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 listed current I-80 ramp closures or construction impacts on the linked Nevada 511 page at review time.
I-80 Utah Road Conditions
- Salt Lake City near Salt Lake City International Airport: southbound I-215 ramp to westbound I-80 closed for up to 45 days for the I-215 West Improved project.
- Salt Lake City near Salt Lake City International Airport: eastbound I-80 ramp to southbound I-215 closed for up to 45 days for the I-215 West Improved project.
- I-215 West Improved project: bridge deck replacement, bridge pothole repairs, and repaving work affecting the I-80/I-215 interchange area.
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
- I-80 from mile marker 427 to mile marker 442 in Sarpy County: overnight lane and ramp closures from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., Monday through Friday.
- I-80 mile marker 427 to 442: construction includes concrete sealers and permanent pavement markings; traffic maintained with lane and ramp closures.
- 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.
- Bettendorf detour: use the 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 / U.S. 6 are part of a ramp reconstruction project.
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, I-80/Chicago Street interchange: westbound I-80 ramps to northbound and southbound Chicago Street closed.
- Joliet, I-80/Chicago Street interchange: eastbound I-80 ramp to northbound Chicago Street closed.
- Joliet, I-80/Chicago Street interchange: northbound and southbound Chicago Street ramps to eastbound I-80 closed.
- Joliet, I-80/Chicago Street interchange: northbound Chicago Street ramp to westbound I-80 closed.
- Minooka to Joliet/New Lenox: I-80 reconstruction from Ridge Road to U.S. 30 includes lane shifts, overnight lane closures, bridge work, and interchange rebuilding.
I-80 Indiana Road Conditions
- No listed current I-80 ramp closures or construction impacts on the linked INDOT TrafficWise page at review time.
I-80 Ohio Road Conditions
- No listed current I-80 ramp closures or construction impacts on the linked OHGO page at review time.
I-80 Pennsylvania Road Conditions
- Mercer County: I-80 reconstruction from the Ohio state line to mile marker 5.
- Shenango Township: replacement and widening of I-80 bridges over Route 318.
- Mercer County: westbound I-80 reconstruction and resurfacing from the I-376 interchange to the Shenango River Bridge.
- Mercer County: eastbound I-80 reconstruction and resurfacing from the Ohio state line to the Shenango River Bridge.
- Centre County: westbound I-80 single-lane closure between mile markers 163 and 161 from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for roadway resurfacing and shoulder reconstruction tied to the I-80/I-99 high-speed interchange project.
- Luzerne County area: eastbound I-80 passing lane closure between Exit 256, Nescopeck/Conyngham, and Exit 260, I-81 junction, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for dead tree removal.
I-80 New Jersey Road Conditions
- Mount Arlington, Morris County: I-80 eastbound Exit 30 ramp to Howard Boulevard closed and detoured for the Bridges over Howard Boulevard replacement project.
- Hardwick Township: I-80 eastbound near west of Exit 2, Worthington State Park, right shoulder closed from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for roadwork.
- Lodi / Elmwood Park: I-80 westbound between east of Exit 63, NJ 17 North, and west of Exit 62, Garden State Parkway, right shoulder closed from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for roadwork.
- Denville / Mine Hill area: U.S. 46 eastbound and westbound between I-80 and CR 669 / Canfield Avenue has right-shoulder closures during overnight roadwork.
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.
