I-80 (Interstate 80) Road Conditions
I-80 State Weather Links
I-80 Road Conditions for April 13, 2026
I-80 has its most significant current construction impacts today in western Nevada, the Salt Lake I-80/I-215 interchange in Utah, multiple long work zones across Nebraska, the Joliet corridor in Illinois, Mercer County in Pennsylvania, and northern New Jersey. The most notable named ramp closures active today are the McCarran Boulevard ramps in west Reno, the Redwood Road ramps feeding westbound I-80 and I-215 in Salt Lake County, Chicago Street and Center Street/Meadow Avenue interchange ramps in Joliet, and the overnight I-80 west to US 422 ramp closure in Girard, Ohio. California’s most specific currently posted I-80 construction impact for tonight is the eastbound Bay Bridge on-ramp closure sequence at First Street and the Essex/Bus ramps. Wyoming also has active I-80 construction near Pine Bluffs along with an eastbound right-lane blockage between Elk Mountain and Arlington.
- California: Nightly eastbound I-80 Bay Bridge on-ramp closures are scheduled April 13-16 at the First Street on-ramp and Essex/Bus ramps in San Francisco.
- Nevada: In west Reno, the McCarran Boulevard on-ramp to eastbound I-80 and the McCarran Boulevard off-ramp from westbound I-80 are closed overnight April 12-17, with lane shifts and reduced speeds between west McCarran Boulevard and Keystone Avenue.
- Utah: The Redwood Road ramps to westbound I-80, southbound I-215, and northbound I-215 remain closed for about 30 days from the April 6 start of bridge-deck replacement work.
- Wyoming: Construction has resumed near Pine Bluffs on I-80 between mile markers 382.15 and 393.4, and eastbound I-80 also has a right lane blocked between Elk Mountain and Arlington at milepost 246.
- Nebraska: Nebraska has the broadest concentration of active I-80 work today, including the Ogallala/Roscoe traffic shift starting April 13, plus multiple lane closures and width restrictions near Omaha, Lincoln, Lexington, Gothenburg, North Platte, Paxton, Ogallala, and Kimball.
- Iowa: Tonight in Council Bluffs, eastbound I-80 has left-lane closures from the East System Interchange to Franklin Avenue.
- Illinois: In Joliet, the westbound I-80 ramp to Chicago Street and the Chicago Street ramps to eastbound I-80 remain closed, while the Center Street/Meadow Avenue ramp closures continue and Chicago Street itself is under lane restrictions between McDonough Street and Doris Avenue.
- Indiana: No clearly posted, currently indexed I-80-specific construction or ramp closure was found in the official Indiana sources reviewed today.
- Ohio: In Girard, the I-80 west to US 422 ramp is closed nightly from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. through Tuesday morning, April 14, for pedestrian bridge repairs.
- Pennsylvania: In Mercer County, the reconstruction project from the Ohio line to mile marker 5 is active with short-term lane closures; a longer traffic shift is expected later in April.
- New Jersey: New Jersey has active overnight I-80 work in two main areas: westbound paving-zone lane closures in Warren County and overnight lane closures plus long-term shoulder closures in Morris, Essex, and Passaic counties for ITS improvements.
I-80 California Road Conditions
Tonight through April 16, Caltrans has eastbound I-80 Bay Bridge on-ramp closures scheduled in San Francisco for the First Street on-ramp and the Essex/Bus ramps. These are nighttime closures tied to the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge west-span joint rehabilitation project.
California I-80 highway conditions
Caltrans Bay Bridge rehabilitation project update
I-80 Nevada Road Conditions
In west Reno, NDOT has extended overnight ramp closures April 12-17 for the McCarran Boulevard on-ramp to eastbound I-80 from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. and the McCarran Boulevard off-ramp from westbound I-80 from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. The larger work zone runs between west McCarran Boulevard and Keystone Avenue, where lanes are shifted, narrowed, and reduced to 55 mph.
Nevada 511
NDOT west Reno I-80 ramp closure update
I-80 Utah Road Conditions
The Redwood Road ramps to westbound I-80, southbound I-215, and northbound I-215 remain closed after starting April 6 at 6 a.m. UDOT said these closures are expected to last about 30 days as bridge deck replacements continue at the I-80/I-215 interchange.
UDOT Traffic
UDOT I-80/I-215 ramp closure update
I-80 Wyoming Road Conditions
WYDOT resumed construction near Pine Bluffs on I-80 between mile markers 382.15 and 393.4, where crews are replacing concrete slabs and three bridge structures. Separately, the current I-80 route report shows eastbound right lane blocked between Elk Mountain and Arlington at milepost 246. The Pine Bluffs Rest Area also remains closed until further notice.
Wyoming I-80 route conditions
WYDOT Pine Bluffs construction update
I-80 Nebraska Road Conditions
Nebraska has multiple active I-80 construction zones today. Key impacts include: Omaha from NE-50 to Exit 451/42nd Street with nightly lane closures starting at 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; Lincoln westbound from Exit 395/NW 48th Street to NE-103 with a 10-foot width restriction and 55 mph speed limit; Lexington/Cozad/Gothenburg with intermittent lane closures, one-lane sections, and 11-foot width restrictions; North Platte with alternating lane closures between mile markers 174 and 186; and Ogallala/Roscoe, where starting today traffic is shifted into a two-lane, two-way configuration on the eastbound lanes between mile marker 124 and Exit 133, with temporary westbound access ramps for Exit 126 (Ogallala/Grant).
Nebraska 511
Nebraska construction and detour report
I-80 Iowa Road Conditions
In Council Bluffs tonight, eastbound I-80 has a single left-lane closure from the East System Interchange to Franklin Avenue from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., followed by a double left-lane closure on the same stretch from 9 p.m. April 13 to 7 a.m. April 14. The named I-80 ramp closure in this Iowa DOT update begins the following night, not today.
Iowa 511
Iowa DOT Council Bluffs I-80 closure notice
I-80 Illinois Road Conditions
The Joliet-area I-80 reconstruction remains the main Illinois impact. The westbound I-80 ramp to northbound and southbound Chicago Street is closed, and the Chicago Street northbound and southbound ramps to eastbound I-80 are also closed, with detours via Larkin Avenue. In addition, most interchange ramps at Center Street/Meadow Avenue and Center Street over I-80 between Wheeler Avenue and Morgan Street remain closed for reconstruction. On the local street network, Chicago Street is under lane closures between McDonough Street and Doris Avenue.
Illinois road closures
I-80 Will project page
I-80 Indiana Road Conditions
No clearly posted, currently indexed I-80-specific construction or ramp closure was found in the official Indiana sources reviewed today. For current map-based updates on the Indiana segment of I-80/I-90 and I-80/I-94, use the official state traveler map.
Indiana Trafficwise 511
INDOT restrictions and closings
I-80 Ohio Road Conditions
In Girard, the I-80 west to US 422 ramp is closed nightly from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. through Tuesday morning, April 14 for pedestrian bridge repairs. Other Ohio I-80 work exists on the turnpike system, but this is the most specific named current ramp closure clearly posted in the official indexed Ohio sources reviewed today.
I-80 Pennsylvania Road Conditions
PennDOT’s reconstruction project is active in Mercer County from the Ohio state line to mile marker 5. Current work includes short-term lane closures, and PennDOT says a long-term traffic shift for both westbound and eastbound lanes is expected to start in late April. The project includes reconstruction and resurfacing work, median work, and bridge work over Route 318.
511PA
PennDOT I-80 reconstruction project page
I-80 New Jersey Road Conditions
New Jersey has two clearly posted current I-80 construction areas. In Warren County, westbound I-80 has overnight two-lane closures for a paving project covering about 12.5 miles through Hardwick, Knowlton, Blairstown, and Hope townships. In Morris, Essex, and Passaic counties, I-80 has overnight single-lane closures and long-term shoulder closures for an ITS improvement project across about 18.2 miles.
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.
