I-80 (Interstate 80) Road Conditions

I-80 Road Conditions for April 24, 2026

I-80 has active construction and ramp impacts today in California, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. The most specific ramp closures are in Utah at Redwood Road to westbound I-80/I-215, Iowa at Jordan Creek Parkway and Van Meter, and New Jersey at I-80 Exit 34B to Route 15 northbound.

  • Wyoming: eastbound I-80 near Walcott Junction, milepost 235, has road damage with the right lane blocked.
  • Utah: Redwood Road ramps to westbound I-80, southbound I-215, and northbound I-215 remain closed for bridge-deck work.
  • Iowa: Jordan Creek Parkway north entrance ramp to westbound I-80 at Exit 121 is closed; eastbound I-80 Exit 113 to Van Meter is closed.
  • California: I-80 has nightly lane, connector, and ramp closures in Contra Costa, Solano, and Alameda counties for fiber-optic infrastructure work.
  • Pennsylvania: I-80 reconstruction is active from the Ohio state line to mile marker 5, plus additional PennDOT work areas in Monroe, Columbia, and Luzerne counties.

I-80 California Road Conditions

  • Contra Costa, Solano, and Alameda counties: ongoing fiber-optic infrastructure work along eastbound and westbound I-80, with nightly lane, connector, and ramp closures generally Sunday through Thursday, 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., through May 2026.
  • Eastbound I-80 San Pablo Dam Road on-ramp: Caltrans listed a full closure as part of the I-80 fiber-optic project.
  • Eastbound I-80 Pomona Street off-ramp in Crockett: overnight ramp and lane closures were scheduled for safety repairs.

California QuickMap | Caltrans I-80 closure notice

I-80 Nevada Road Conditions

  • West Reno: I-80 improvements remain active between West McCarran Boulevard and Keystone Avenue, with 24/7 lane shifts, reduced lane widths, and intermittent ramp and road closures.
  • West of Reno, exits 4 to 7, Mae Anne Avenue to Boomtown: bridge replacement work includes traffic shifts and weekday overnight lane reductions.

Nevada 511 | Nevada DOT

I-80 Utah Road Conditions

  • Salt Lake County I-80/I-215 interchange: bridge-deck replacement work is closing ramps in stages.
  • Redwood Road ramps to westbound I-80, southbound I-215, and northbound I-215: closed beginning April 6 for approximately 30 days.
  • Future staged closures in the same project include southbound I-215 to westbound I-80 toward the airport and eastbound I-80 to southbound I-215 toward Tooele.

UDOT Traffic | UDOT I-80/I-215 ramp closure notice

I-80 Wyoming Road Conditions

  • Eastbound I-80 near Walcott Junction at milepost 235: road damage with the right lane blocked; delays expected.

WYDOT I-80 route conditions

I-80 Nebraska Road Conditions

  • Omaha: long-term I-80 road construction between NE-50 near La Vista and Exit 451 at 42nd Street; nightly Sunday-Thursday work includes pavement repair, patching, pavement markings, and lane closures.
  • Lincoln: westbound I-80 long-term construction between Exit 395 at NW 48th Street and NE-103 west of Emerald.
  • North Platte area: I-80 construction in both directions east of North Platte toward Gothenburg.
  • Kimball area: bridge construction on I-80 in both directions from west of Kimball to east of Kimball.

Nebraska 511 | Nebraska DOT construction and detour report

I-80 Iowa Road Conditions

  • West Des Moines, Exit 121: Jordan Creek Parkway north entrance ramp to westbound I-80 is closed from April 14 through October 30, 2026.
  • Des Moines metro: westbound I-80 to northbound I-35 ramp has overnight closures April 21-24, 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.; detour uses westbound I-80 to U.S. 69, then eastbound I-80 to northbound I-35.
  • Van Meter, Exit 113: eastbound I-80 exit ramp to Van Meter is closed until August 31 for concrete pavement work and an eastbound lane shift.
  • West Des Moines: westbound I-80 between the Southwest Mixmaster and Grand Prairie Parkway has nighttime lane reconfiguration work.

Iowa 511 | Iowa DOT Jordan Creek ramp closure | Iowa DOT Van Meter ramp closure

I-80 Illinois Road Conditions

  • Will County/Joliet area: I-80 reconstruction remains active from Ridge Road in Minooka to U.S. 30 in Joliet and New Lenox.
  • Joliet: 2026 work includes the Center Street and Chicago Street interchanges and replacement of the I-80 bridges over the Des Plaines River.
  • District 4: Illinois 40 bridge replacement at I-80 is underway.

Getting Around Illinois | IDOT I-80 Ridge Road to U.S. 30 project

I-80 Indiana Road Conditions

  • Current posted I-80-specific construction and ramp closures are not listed in the available INDOT traveler information text results.
  • The Indiana I-80/I-90 corridor should be checked through INDOT Trafficwise and the Indiana Toll Road lane-closure report for same-day lane restrictions.

INDOT Trafficwise | Indiana Toll Road lane closure report

I-80 Ohio Road Conditions

  • Hubbard Township near the Pennsylvania state line: I-80 eastbound just west of Pennsylvania has lane restrictions for pavement replacement work connected with the PennDOT I-80 reconstruction project.

OHGO | Ohio Turnpike construction zones

I-80 Pennsylvania Road Conditions

  • Mercer County: I-80 reconstruction from the Ohio state line to mile marker 5 includes milling, asphalt and concrete paving, concrete patching, drainage improvements, guiderail upgrades, bridge repairs, lighting, signing, pavement markings, and traffic shifts.
  • Mercer County: Phase 2 includes the median and westbound portion of the bridge over Route 318, westbound reconstruction from the I-376 interchange to the Shenango River Bridge, and eastbound work from the Ohio state line to the Shenango River Bridge.
  • Monroe County: I-80 milling and resurfacing is active eastbound and westbound between the I-380 interchange and Bartonsville, including work at the Scotrun and Tannersville interchanges.
  • Columbia County: I-80 reconstruction and bridge preservation are active from SR 487 to SR 11 in Scott and South Centre townships.
  • Luzerne County: I-80 concrete preservation is active near Exit 292 / SR 309 and from the roadside rest area to the Luzerne/Carbon county line, with separate bridge-preservation work over Oley Creek.

511PA | PennDOT I-80 reconstruction projects

I-80 New Jersey Road Conditions

  • Warren County: I-80 westbound paving and improvement project is active in Hardwick, Knowlton, Blairstown, and Hope townships, with overnight lane closures for resurfacing.
  • Morris, Essex, and Passaic counties: I-80 eastbound and westbound overnight right-lane closures are active between milepost 36.7 in Rockaway and milepost 54.8 in Totowa for barrier placement and long-term right-shoulder closures tied to an ITS project.
  • Wharton/Rockaway, Exit 34B: I-80 westbound ramp to Route 15 northbound has project-related daytime lane closures for emergency bridge deck repairs.

511NJ | NJDOT commuter information

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.