I-80 (Interstate 80) Road Conditions
I-80 State Weather Links
I-80 Road Conditions for June 1, 2026
- California: Long-term closure remains in place on the eastbound I-80 off-ramp to Treasure Island in San Francisco. Eastbound I-80 near Soda Springs/Norden has lanes #2 and #3 plus the right shoulder closed for concrete work through June 5. Early-morning June 1 work also affected eastbound I-80 between Whitmore Maintenance Station and Nyack Road, and between Heather Glen/Geisendorfer Road and New England Mills/Railroad.
- Iowa: Southbound I-35/westbound I-80 between the Southwest Mixmaster and Iowa 141 is scheduled to close overnight June 1 from 10:00 PM to 4:00 AM June 2 for overhead truss work.
- Illinois: I-80 reconstruction continues in Will County. Center Street/Meadow Avenue interchange ramps remain closed except the eastbound Meadow Avenue ramp to eastbound I-80. The southbound I-55 ramp to eastbound I-80 remains closed. Westbound I-80 between Richards Street and Wheeler Avenue had lane closures scheduled through 5:00 AM June 1.
- Indiana: I-80/I-94 ramp closures are listed in Lake Station, including the northbound Ripley Street entrance ramp to westbound I-80/I-94, the southbound US 6/IN 51 ramp to eastbound I-80/I-94, and the northbound US 6/IN 51 ramp to westbound I-80/I-94.
- Nebraska: Multiple I-80 work zones are listed today, including nighttime construction between NE-50 and 42nd Street in Omaha, nighttime lane closures between mile marker 427 and Giles Road/Harrison Street, long-term westbound construction near Lincoln, and lane/width restrictions near Grand Island, Lexington, Gothenburg, and Kimball.
- Pennsylvania: I-80 westbound Ramp B off-ramp to Route 940 at Exit 273/White Haven remains closed. I-80 reconstruction remains active in Mercer County from the Ohio state line to mile marker 5.
- Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, Ohio, and New Jersey: No active I-80-specific construction or ramp-closure item is listed below for June 1.
I-80 California Road Conditions
- San Francisco / Treasure Island: Eastbound I-80 off-ramp to Treasure Island is closed long-term for bridge construction. Closure is listed through December 31, 2026.
- Soda Springs to Truckee / Norden: Eastbound I-80 from the beginning of chain-on area in Soda Springs to Soda Springs/Norden has lanes #2 and #3 plus the right shoulder closed for concrete pour work from May 31 at 6:01 PM to June 5 at 2:01 PM.
- Alta to Emigrant Gap: Eastbound I-80 from Whitmore Maintenance Station in Alta to Nyack Road in Emigrant Gap had lane #1 and lane #2 closures overnight for k-rail installation from May 31 at 8:01 PM to June 1 at 5:59 AM.
- Applegate to Colfax: Eastbound I-80 from Heather Glen/Geisendorfer Road in Applegate to New England Mills/Railroad in Colfax had lane #1 and lane #2 closures overnight for striping from May 31 at 8:01 PM to June 1 at 5:59 AM.
I-80 Nevada Road Conditions
- No active I-80-specific ramp closure or construction item is listed for June 1.
I-80 Utah Road Conditions
- No active I-80-specific ramp closure or construction item is listed for June 1.
I-80 Wyoming Road Conditions
- No active I-80-specific ramp closure or construction item is listed for June 1.
I-80 Nebraska Road Conditions
- Omaha / Chalco to 42nd Street: I-80 in both directions between NE-50 near Chalco and Exit 451/42nd Street in Omaha has nighttime construction work with intermittent lane closures from 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM Sunday through Thursday.
- Melia area to La Vista: I-80 in both directions between mile marker 427, about 4 miles west of Melia, and Exit 442/Giles Road-Harrison Street near La Vista has nighttime construction with intermittent lane closures.
- Lincoln area: Westbound I-80 between Exit 395/NW 48th Street near Lincoln and NE-103, about 4 miles west of Emerald, has long-term road construction.
- Grand Island area: Westbound I-80 between mile marker 307 and Alda Link, about 7 to 8 miles west of Grand Island, has nighttime construction with intermittent lane closures and a 12-foot width restriction.
- Lexington / Cozad to Darr: I-80 in both directions between mile marker 229 and mile marker 232, about 5 to 6 miles west of Lexington, has construction work with the left lane closed in both directions and head-to-head traffic from Cozad to Darr.
- Gothenburg area: I-80 in both directions between mile marker 203 and mile marker 216, about 6 miles west of Gothenburg, has bridge construction with intermittent lane closures and a 12-foot width restriction.
- Gothenburg area: I-80 in both directions between mile marker 197 and mile marker 206, about 5 to 13 miles west of Gothenburg, has road construction with intermittent lane closures and an 11-foot width restriction.
- Kimball area: I-80 in both directions between mile marker 19, about 1 mile west of Kimball, and mile marker 24, about 2 miles east of Kimball, has bridge construction with intermittent lane closures and a 13-foot width restriction.
- Kimball / Gering-Scottsbluff interchange: Eastbound I-80 between mile marker 16, about 2 miles west of Kimball, and Exit 22/Gering-Scottsbluff has bridge construction with the eastbound left lane closed.
I-80 Iowa Road Conditions
- Des Moines metro / Southwest Mixmaster to Iowa 141: Southbound I-35/westbound I-80 is scheduled to close overnight Monday, June 1, from 10:00 PM to 4:00 AM Tuesday, June 2 for overhead truss work.
- West Des Moines / Jordan Creek Parkway: The ramp from westbound I-80 to northbound Jordan Creek Parkway has construction lane closures listed through October 30, 2026. The shoulder and one general-purpose lane are closed; one general-purpose lane remains open.
I-80 Illinois Road Conditions
- Joliet / Will County: I-80 mainline reconstruction continues across roughly 12 miles in Will County, with traffic shifts in place.
- Center Street / Meadow Avenue interchange: I-80 interchange ramps at Center Street/Meadow Avenue are closed for reconstruction. Center Street/Meadow Avenue over I-80 is also closed between Wheeler Avenue and Morgan Street. The ramp from eastbound Meadow Avenue to eastbound I-80 remains open.
- I-55 / I-80 interchange: The southbound I-55 ramp to eastbound I-80 remains closed and is expected to reopen in fall 2026.
- Richards Street to Wheeler Avenue, Joliet: Westbound I-80 lane closures between Richards Street and Wheeler Avenue were scheduled from 10:00 PM Friday, May 29 through 5:00 AM Monday, June 1 for bridge deck repairs and pavement patching.
- Chicago Street interchange: Construction is active at the Chicago Street interchange with I-80 as part of the I-80 reconstruction program.
I-80 Indiana Road Conditions
- Lake Station / Ripley Street: Northbound Ripley Street entrance ramp to westbound I-80/I-94 is closed for roadwork.
- Lake Station / US 6-IN 51 to eastbound I-80/I-94: Southbound US 6/IN 51 ramp to eastbound I-80/I-94 is closed for bridge construction. A detour is posted.
- Lake Station / US 6-IN 51 to westbound I-80/I-94: Northbound US 6/IN 51 ramp to westbound I-80/I-94 is closed for bridge construction. A detour is posted.
I-80 Ohio Road Conditions
- No active I-80-specific ramp closure or construction item is listed for June 1.
I-80 Pennsylvania Road Conditions
- White Haven / Exit 273 / Route 940: I-80 westbound Ramp B off-ramp to Route 940 is closed. Passenger vehicles and trucks use separate posted detour routes.
- Mercer County / Ohio state line to mile marker 5: I-80 reconstruction is active from the Ohio state line to mile marker 5. Work includes milling, asphalt and concrete paving, concrete patching, drainage improvements, guiderail upgrades, right-of-way fencing, curbing, signing, pavement markings, and permanent digital message boards.
I-80 New Jersey Road Conditions
- Roxbury / Mount Arlington: I-80 eastbound between west of Exit 30/Howard Boulevard and west of Exit 34/NJ 15 has roadwork scheduled June 1 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM with the left lane closed.
- Saddle Brook / Garden State Parkway Exit 62 area: I-80 westbound near west of Exit 62/Garden State Parkway has roadwork scheduled June 1 from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM June 2 with at least one lane closed; a second lane is also listed as closed during the same overnight window.
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.
